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VOLUME 82, No. 14

Watts Elected to High House Post

By J ASON T. SMJTH Hilltop Staff Writer

Marking a new era of House lead­ership, Republicans Wednesday elected J.C. Watts of Oklahoma­the only black Republican member of Congress-to chair the Repub­lican Party Conference. Wans' elec­tion came on the same day that Rep. Bob Livingston (R-La.), was elected by House members to suc­ceed Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.), as speaker of the House.

Wednesday's vote makes Walts the first African American to hold the third-highest Republican scat in the House. The vote also comes on the heels of this month's mid-term elections, in wbich Democrats gained five House scats.

In addition, Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC), was elected

See WATTS, AS

_Hilltop Editor Wins Hearst Award

By RAflAJl DAVIS Hilltop Staff Writer

Stc,•en M. Gray, editor in chief of The Hilltop, last week won the sec­ond place award for feature writing in the William Randolph Hearst Foundation's annual competition, marking the second time a Howard University student has won an award in the nation's most presti­gious collegiate journalism com­~tition. ,Gray, a senior journal ism major,

woo the award and $1,500 pri1..e for a story he wrote last summer at The Post about District counselors who clcliver HIV test results, and work ,v_jth HIV-positive pa1ien1s. · The story, "For HIV Counselors in the District, a Tust of Courage," was the last of a round of stories Gray wrote on HIV issues. Gray, who has interned at The Times­Picayune of New Orleans, Knight­Ridder Newspapers' Wasltington Bprcau, the Bosto11 Globe, the Los Angeles Times, and the \.lhslri11gto11 Pqst, spent five months last semes• ier covering national public health issues for Newhouse News Service, and focused on HTV issues. '

At Newhouse, Gray wrote about the escalating rates of HIV infection among people over 50, and traveled to Alabama to exantine that state's controversial practice of segregat­ip~ its prisoners based

·:See AWARD, AS

·RAPPER'S DELIGHT

ILLTOP . The Voice of Howard University Since 1924

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1998

The Revolutionary University Mourns Death of Activist Kwame Ture

By APtUU, 0. TURNeR

Hilltop Staff Writer

He was called a civil rights activist. Some called him a revolutionary. And others described him as the man whose powerfu I voice gave new meaning to the phrase "Black Power."

Kwame Tore, the Howard University graduate who helped shape the Black Power Movement of the 1960s, died Sunday of prostate cancer in Conakry, Guinea. He was 57. 1l1re, who graduated from the University in 1964, earning

a degree io philosophy, will be buried Sunday in Conakry, rel­atives said.

Formerly known as Stokely Carmichael, Turc was born in Trinidad in 1942 and lived there until moving to New York.

While at Howarp in the 1960s, Turc was a freelance writer for The Hilltop, and plunged into the civil rights movement, rising to lead both the U1tiversity's and the national Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, or SNCC. He later became prime minister of the Black Panther Party.

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'"When you struggle for your people, your people struggle for you," Tore told a crowded Rankin Chapel last February during his last visit to the University.

A brilliant, fearless scholar who fought for what he belic,•ed in, Turc was arrested more than 30 times over the past thirty years. He first plunged into the Movement in 1961, helping to organize the Congress of Racial Equality, which worked to desegregate interstate bus terminals in the South.

"Our generation lost one of its strongest voices," said Pres­ident H: Patrick Swygert, who was a student at Howard with Tore. '"We join the many people touched by Kwamc Tore in this moment of great sadness. It was on campus that Tore began his participation in the struggle for libcratiQn of African people," Swygert said in a statement issued Monday.

Lawrence Guyot, the community activist and chairman of ANC IB, said he had the privilege of working with Ture dur­ing the Mississippi Freedom Summer, during a time in which the names of blacks who registered to vote were printed in local newspapers. Guyot said that as a result, many black peo­ple lost their jobs.

"He stood for what he believed in," Guyot said. See TURE,AS

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General Assembly Fails to Reach Quorum, Again

By J ASON T. SMITH and B OBBY WHITE Hilltop Staff Writers

Failing to reach a quorum for a third consecutive month, Howard University Student Association President Ne':'ille Welch canceled Wednesday's General Assembly meeting, blaming the scant atiendence on the day's on-campus even ls.

Welch rescheduled the Assembly's meeting for Monday. The Assembly has not bad a quorum since its emergency August meeting, during which, it voted to boost the Student Activ­ity Fee by 80 percent. The Assembly, which comprises of representatives of the

University's student councils, oversees HUSA'.s functions, all general elections and the disbursement of the Student Activity Fee to student organizations.

Because of its failure to obtain a quorum this semster, the Assembly is in direct violation of the HUSA Constitution, which, in article IV, section 2, clause E, says the General Assembly "shal l provide for the functioning of HUSA on a 12 month basis from noon Commencement Day to the fol­lowing Commencement Day at noon."

Under its Constitution, HUSA is required 10 submit bud­get reports to the Assembly every two months in order to "receive that body's recommendations and approval."

This has created "a crisis in the Student Government. Stu­dents are leaving [the University] because the Student Gov­ernment is not doing its job," said Erick Watson, an Assem­bly member representing the College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sciences.

The meeting's cancellation, Welch said, has created a sense of urgency. With roughly two weeks left in the fall semester, the Assembly has little time left to address issues which Welch said were of importance, such as a proposed boost in tuition and the technology fee.

Welch refused to comment on the proposed fee increases, saying only that the proposed hikes were tentative.

Welch said one of the reasons for lack of attendace was See ASSEMBLY, AS

White First to Join Blue-Gray All-American quarterback completes 200 of 357 passes fo r 3,049 yards

By KIMOTHY K. BROWN Hilltop Staff Writer

All-American quarterback Tod White became the first Howard University football player to be named tot.he annu­al Blue-Gray All-Star Football Classic. The game, scheduled for Christmas Day, is held each year in Montgomery, Ala. The contest features top college senior players from

throughout the nation. White will be on the 40-man north team.

"It feels great, it ·s an honor to be playing in the classic on Christmas instead of oeing at Howard. My whole fam­ily will be there to support me," White said.

This season, White has completed 200 of 357 passes for 3,049 yards and 29 touchdowns while throwing only 7 inter­ceptions. He is fifth in Division I-AA in touchdown passes with 90. He also threw a MEAC-record 8 touchdown pass­es in a recent game against Norfolk State. White is 6 touch­downs short of the overall Division I-AA record behind for­mer Montana quarterback Dave Dickenson.

White and the Bison will compete on Senior Day against Delaware State in the final game of the season tomorrow. White will join other senior teammates in their last game at Greene Stadium.

"It's kind of funny, this being my last game," White said. "I've been playing with some of these guys for five years, and it all ends <;>n Saturday. It's like we all grew up togeth­er."

Blue-Gray Executive Director Charlie Jones said he likes . to invite players from smaller schools so they have a chance to show off their talents. He says White has a "cannon for an arm."

Following the· Delaware State game, White will begin his · quest for NFL membership.

WeekendW CONGO STRIFE KWAME TORE WRITES PLAYER'S CLUB TODAY: Qoud), Chance of Rain

55 HIGH, 42 LOW . Undergraduate Student Assembly held a .freestyle rap contest Monday.

A panel discussion sponsored by the African Students Association ,. addressed the war in the Congo. SeeA8

TI1e Hilltop reprints a 1961 column by Howard Universi!)' alum and civil rignts activist K wame Tore, who served as a freelance writer at the newspaper.

More Howard University women say they're tlocldng to male strip clubs.

SATURDAY: Partly Sllllll)', Breezy 47 IDGH, 38 LOW

'See A2 See All

See Bl SUNDAY: Swmy 48 IDGH, 27LOW

A2 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1998 T HE HILLTOP

CAMPUS Rappers do Battle in Verbal Armageddon Howard's Best Emcees will have a Final Battle on Dec. 3

By BRANDI FORTE Hilltop Staff Writer

Like the apocalypse foreshad­owed in Revelations Chapter 7, over 350 hip-hop fans rushed to the Verbal Armageddon like it was Judgment Day. Not just scholars majoring in academia, Howard stu­dents took the mic as emcees and rhymed like it was the last day.

While some artists reci ted metaphor-clad verses, others like Defru, Dead End, STARORiON, and Raze spit lyrics that won the crowd's approval. The Undergrad­uate Students Assembly (UGSA), in conjunction with Howard stu­dents Iman Kennerly, Shayla Mon­roe, Nelson Benoit and Amar Keit­er, were responsible for making the lyricist competition a reality.

"The focus of this tournament is 10 provide Howard 's emcees with the opportunity to showcase their skill and compete in a non-com­mercial hip-hop event," Kennerly said. "We've created such an intense level of competition that the

., emcee with the most ' balanced attributes of frcestyling, writing, battling and substance will pre­vail." The event began with the intro­

duction of the contestants and a moment of silence for the revolu­tionary and former Howard stu­dent Kwame Tore, who passed away Sunday morning.

As it came closer 10 battle time, the energy that resonated from the darkened stage vibrated into the ears of those in the attentive and ,. involved crowd who were antici­pating hearing the best emcee on campus.

Audience members included women who said that they were disappointed al the disproportion­ate ratio of male 10 female emcees, but gave approval to senior Falona 'Flo' Brown, a veteran of the mic.

"I was impressed," said freshman political science major Erica Brice. "I found out that some people have skills who I didn't know had skjlls. I just hope next year they have more females, because we were

under-represented." Kennerly had also hoped for a

belier turnout of female emcees. "We definitely wanted to involve

female emcees from the outset of the tournament process. Even though we targeted female emcees with specific flyers in residence such as the Quad, only two came out to compete," he said. "But they definitely represented hip-hop in its truest form."

Many emcees rhymed using a combination of wrillen and freestyle lyrics that continuously challenged their opponents to respond with even stronger lines. Much of what the audience heard was spontaneous as emcees rhymed about each other's clothes, sneakers, and jewelry.

"I'll write a rough rap and come off like a hubcap," freestyled Dead End.

And Perfecto addressed the crowd, saying: "As soon as I spit, the game's over: you can say it was a nice whip like a Range Rover."

Despite the crowd's numbers, the

emcees showed commendable poise, as the pressure of the audi­ence did not seem to reach the stage.

UGSA Coordinator senior Jonelle Lewis believes that hard work was the component of progression that made the contest possible. "As coordinator, I feel that

Howard University needs to see more positive hip-hop oriented pro­grams. The University as a whole bas a negative view of hip bop, and doing something like this is positive PR so that we can be more opened to the whole hip-hop genre and culture," Lewis said.

Kennerly, who initially conceptu­alized the emcee battle, was the mover and shaker running around the Ballroom of Blackburn center making sure the show flowed with the vibe and sounds of the DJ, junior Marshall Lowe.

Out of the 22 emcees, by process of elimination, only eleven will step to the mic December 3, and who knows what verse will save them from the apocalyptic "Verbal

Eric llaJJ/fli/Jtop St(iff

Perfecto p,rfomis in the ,,,rbal Armageddon held this pllSI Monday.

Armageddon?" End (Rakim Barnes), Raze (Harnil-"The best emcees on campus are ton Notah), STARORiON (Charles

gonna baule it down 10 one cham- Coleman), Remi Martin (Jarrod pion to see who carries the torch of Croxton), Rah Vital (Rahim Armageddon," said Kennerly. Mohammad), Friction (James

Will it be Defru (Defru Joseph), Collins), Perfecto (Jeff Walsh), K- RUCKUSS (Keenan Bates) Sizwe (Sit.we Andrews), or Akir Vainglory (Keith Brownbill). Dead (Steve Woods)?

Washington Post, Kansas City Star lrial Programs Set for Howard

Theater Arts Department Presents Spanish Classic

By J EANIQUA FRANCIS Hilltop Sraff ~Wiler

In Spring '99 the School of Communications will introduce two trial programs to its Journal­ism department.

Howard was selected as one of ten schools given a grant to pursue a program where the journalism department works in conjunction with the Kansas City Star. The Howard University Journalism Department bas had a long-stand­ing relationship with the Star, and the two teamed up to write a grant proposal to the Knight Founda­tion, creating a new program in the Department. According to Dr. Barbara Hines, dean of the jour­nalism department, it is the goal of the Knight Foundation to build stronger relations between uni­versities and newspapers.

The money provided in the grant will be used to bring designated staff members of the Sta-r to Howard for a week. The Star staff

members will come to classes and share their experiences and exper­tise in the print field. In addition to speaking to students in the classroom, it is hoped that the stu­dents will be able to access ihe Star staff members to have onc­on-one conversations about the print medium while they are in D.C.

'The first staff member of the Star to visit will most likely be Stan Austin, their on-line editor. Austin will be discussing the tech­nical side of the print journalism field. There is also speculation that Austin will help dexelop an archive for The Comn11111lly News.

Star visitors after Austin are not yet known, but expected subject mailers will be reporting and media writing and graphic design in print journalism.

"Also, they will visit student activities [that arc geared towards print)," said Dr. Lawrence Kagg­wa, a professor of print journal­ism.

The second program will allow 10-15 journaljsm students to go to the \\bsl,ing1a11 Post for class cred­its and to auend seminars for the semester. This course is geared toward serious-minded, upper­class journalism students.

For that semester, ihe students will meet with various members of the Post staff to ask questions about what specific positions are like in the field.

"What exactly the students do will depend on what is going on in the news," said Hines.

The funding for this program was provided by lhe \'>bshi11gto11 Post. This will be the first time that the

Journalism Department is auempting programs like these. The continued participation in these programs depends on bow positive the feedback is from the students.

By C YNNE' SIMPSON Hilltop Swff Wrirer

Howard's Department of Theater Arts is presenting The House of Bernarda Alba, a play depicting the lives of Spanish women during the 1930s in Ira Aldridge Theater now through Nov: 21. The all-female cast depicts the

struggles of socially and sexually repressed women in a society that dictates that women should adhere 10 stric1 conduct while men are alloweo freedom.

This social critique is portrayed through Bernarda Alba, a stern mother determined to preserve the Spanish tradition of extreme moral­ity through her five daughters. Motivated by the influences of society to main tain honor and social class, she deprives her daughters of any contact with men.

The play takes place in a small vi llage in southern Spain and the strong sense of tradition is excel­lently portrayed in the costumes consisting of long cloaks and authentic looking lace shawls. The make-up and demeanor of a somber Jookjng stage of "mourn­ers" transcends time and takes the viewers to the Spanish villa where Bernarda and her daughters reside.

For the cast, this production has been a long time coming.

New Law Library to be Constructed by 2001 By LYNN S IMMONDS Hilltop Staff Writer

Missing tiles create a pattern in the ·Howard University School of Law Library ceil ing, the carpet is worn, and aged watermarks accem the dated, drab walls. Walls which can only hold about 75 students. The bui lding endured a fuse fire last month-the building was built for "1967 standards." Despite sen­timentality, Howard law students are more than ready to move to the new, four-story, 76,000-foot law library that wi.ll begin construction this spring and will hopefully be completed between the fall of 2000 and summer of 200 I.

A ground-breaking ceremony was held on Oc1. 28 to celebrate the much-needed new building. The poor condition oflhe building, lack of space, and a strong recommen­dation from the American Bar As_5ocia1ion were the impetus for beginning con.struction of the new facility.

The accreditation team from the American Bar Association, which visits the Law School every seven years, requires the library to pro­vide seating for 60 percent of the student body. The library would need at least 250 seats- the new library will seat over 295. A reac­credidation team will visit

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Howard's Law School next year in time to see that a new library is in the process of being built.

"Everybody recognized that we needed more space," said Richard Leiter, assistant dean of the Law Library. ·

Due to lack of space, one-third of the library's collection is in storage. The library has over 80,000 vol­umes, which is "more books than we can put on the shelf," said Leit­er. The library has mostly new material, but Leiter recognizes that the older books and journals are very important, especially in law.

"It's like an old car," said Clayton Harris, president of the Student Bar Association, of the old law library. "It still gets us around but we need a new model." Harris is aware that some studems use other libraries rather than the Howard Law Library. While he recognizes that the resources in the library "are no! as up to date as they could be," he is quick to say that the com­petent and swift staff compensates for Howard•~ weak points.

Within the last five years, the staff at the library has doubled from six to 12 full-time workers, and on-line cata log was established. But although the staff has increased, the space bas not.

"A lot of people are crammed into small spaces," Leiter said.

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"False walls create a small work area behind rows of shelves for some, while one large room accom­modates four to five workstations for others. This is a good-sized staff and collection crammed into the library. The library should have at least a 65-square-foot building, but currently, it is operating on 20 square feet," he said.

The new library will have open stacks, a reserve room, 90 open carrels, 11 group study rooms, 11 private studies, a rare-book reading room, and one classroom with "state of the art" technology.

All the carrels will allow for the use of laptops and will be comput­er-wired.

Funding for the new library is derived mainly from Congression­al appropriations.

Presently, the 10 to 12 thousand books in storage are .being inte­grated into the on-line catalog sys­tem. The staff is "workjng little-by­little to get all books catalogued before the completion [ of the new

· library]," Leiter said. "We should be able to move in the collection and close for a week or less."

The new facility will be built over the front portion of the law Ubrary's parking lot, but new parkjog spaces will be made. The number of park­ing spaces will not increase or decrease, but will be_ replaced.

The new, fou.~tory 76,000-square foot Howard Unh'ersily S<:hool of Law Library wlU seat more that 295students 11nd house up to 215,000 ,·olumes. The design allows for 90 open carrels, each win;d for romputer use, 11 private studies, 11 i,-oup ;-tudy rooms, and n rare book reading room. "-

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"We rehearsed froln September 10 November," said Shannon Thomp­son. a sophomore acting major who plays a mourner in the production. Rehearsals even for professional productions general ly on ly last six weeks, she said.

Freshman acting major Latrice Martin also played a mourner in the production.

"We researched and learned the customs and t.raditions of Spain to better understand the characters," she said. ·'We felt that it was a show that shouldn't be taken light­ly both from the technical and per­formance aspects." The play began Nov. 11 and has

been receiving good reviews from students on campus.

"Every night is a different night, but we strive for mostly good nights," Thompson said.

But she expressod her disap­pointment that more students haven't come out 10 support the production. She attributes the prol>­lem 10 poor publicity. ,

"They haven't publicized the play as much as they could have which has a lot to do with fund ing," Thompson said.

Howard's presentation of The House of Bernarda Alba celebrates the centennial of the birth of its author, Fredrico Garcia Lorca. Hailed by Spain as an art istic

genius, Lorca is a well-known Spanish poet. The presentation of strong female characters is very typical of his work, as exemplifie~ i'l his earlier works, Blood H!?dding and ~rma .. Tl,e HouseofBemar.­da Alba was completed just prior IP his assassination at age 38 by Fraq­cisco Franco's fascist soldiers dur­ing the Spanish Civil war. . "I really like the story line

because it's a show that deals with women. Although it's a different rime period. rhe struggles today are similar;· Martin said.

lt might seem that portraying a story based on European history would be foreign to the castrnem­bers. But Thompson says that "It's a powerful play and Howard has successfully presented a Spanish play with an entirely African­American cas1."

The stage manager. Paul Hood, a senior theater arts major, says that he fou nd the production worth all the hard work.

" lt"s a deep piece and we've worked hard but all of our work has been worth it," Hood said.

Tire House of Bernarda Alba will be showing at Ira Aldridge Theater through Nov. 2 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tick­ets are avai lable at Cramton Audi­torium. Prices are $7.50 for stu­dents and $12.50 for the general public.

CAMPUS BRIEFS Zeta Phi Beta Hosts Annual Toa

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Alpha Chapter will present its annual Toa Social Sunday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. in Blackburn's Hilltop Lounge. Refreshments will be served.

Special Memorial Service to be Held for Roxanna Pertt

Tonight at the Lady Bison basket­ball game versus University of Maryland in Burr Gymnasium a special memorial service will be held for Roxanna Perez, the class of '98 graduate who died recently in a car accidem. Roxanna's par­ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Perez, are scheduled to be present. Roxanna was an intern with the men's basketball team and the Sports Information Office and worked as the publicist for the women's baske1bl ll team. Free student tickets will be available for the game at either Blackburn Cen­ter or Cramton Auditorium.

Howard Uni,·ersity to Break Ground for Louis Stokes Health

Sciences Library

Today President H. Patrick Swygert and Ohio Congressman Louis Stokes will break ground for the University's new health sci­ences library at I p.m. at the inter­section of Fifth and W Streets,

N.W. The University announced in'. August that the library will be · named the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library in honor of the retiring congressman·s 30-year health career. The library will be a four-story information technology · facility that will store 400,000 vol-: umes, periodicals. and electroni- ' cally-formatted material. The structure will seat 6 I 5 people in : spaces wired with power and data . ports to support lnternet and World Wide Web connectivity.

College of Engineering, Archl- : lecture and Computer Sciences . to Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner

for Senior Citizens

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Computer Sci­ences Student Assembly will hosts: a Thanksgiving dinner for Senior : Citizens from the LeDroit Senior : Home on Monday, Nov: 23. The , dinner will be in Lewis K. Down- : ing Hall in the Engineering Library at 5 p.m.

- Compiled by Staff Writer Aprill ' a Trm,er. Ca111pus Briefs run weekly i11 rhe Ca111p11s section of The Hilltop a11d 11111st be delivered or faxed 10 rhe newspaper no later • rhan 5 p.111. Monday. The Hilltop is locared 011 rhe Plaza level of rhe Plaw 1bwers Wesr, and the fax 1111111ber is 202-483-950/ .

·. THE H ILLTOP FlUDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1998 A3

CAMPUS Forum Held on the Role of the Student Trustee

By P. CHRl5TOPHER WINFIELD Hilltop Staff Writer ..

'. • Should we raise tuition for the :Coming school year? How do we :recruit more studenls from the :southeastern part of the country? .Should we add a new branch of ~ tudies or merge the schools we :aJready have? : These arc questions that most col­:1ege students will never face during . . -therr school careers, let alone dur-~ng their lifetimes. But on~ Howard '-undergraduate and graduate stu­-<lent each year wi ll gain the oppor­◄unity to decide the answers to these . :Ond other major poLicy questions. as '.:fully empowered members of the •Board of Trustees. • "You arc not uust] there as a SIU •

dent rep, you are there as a member •of the premiere governing body of )he institution," said Dr. Owen Nichols, former Secretary of the ,Trustee Board. - On Thursday, Nov. I 2, 55 current ,and former trustees, members of )he administration, students and student leaders gathered in class­room 317 of the School of Business for an open forum entitled "The

Role of the Studem Trustees." Incumbent Undergraduate 'll'ustee

Jonathan Hutto, who moderated the event, said the forum gave students an opportunity to learn the history and responsibilities of the student trustee position. "It's a very ,rtisunderstood role,"

he said. "[Students running for the position and others of] the student body need to know what they're getting into."

Two of the panelists, Nichols and Jackson, held their positions in 1969. TI1at was the year the trustees and then-Uni vers ity President James Cheeks supported a student proposal to give one undergraduate, one graduate student. and two fac­ulty members full voting rights on the Trustee Board each year.

Nichols emphasized the rareness of student and faculty trustee posi­tions in American universities. ''Less than 2 percent of all U.S. colleges have students on trustee boards ... most of them don't even have voting privileges," he said.

Continuing in a description of the focus of the trustee board, Nichols maintained that, "the job of the board is not to manage the institu-1io11 . It is to select the managers."

The trustees met in September. January aJ1d July to vote on pro­posed changes to the University brought up by the ,•arious trustee commiuccs. All trustees, including the students, are allowed to sit on two of the policy-making commit­tees.

Students and faculty take up four seats on Howard's trustee board. But beyond those engaged in high­er education, the othcr26 members of the board possess a myriad of different talents and backgrounds.

Some well-known Howard trustees are Earl Graves, the founder and publisher of Black Emerprise magazine, actress and choreographer Debbie Allen Nixon, and retired army genera l Colin Powell.

Hutto said he was glad that stu­dent trustees receive " the same respect and the same vote as some­one like Colin Powell" on the board.

Graduate Trustee Randy Short felt that the respect was mutual between

· all board members because of how seriously he and Hutto take their work. "[We're] not in this just to find good golf partners," he said.

Each of the former and present

student trustees on the panel addressed the audience on the issues and goals facing a student trustee. Kasim Reid and Kevin Bryant, undergraduate trustees in 1990 and '92 respectively, talked of the need for student trustees to use information wisely when preparing to vote, and have a long-range vision of what they would like to acc-omplish.

Undergraduate trustee for the 1995 and 1996 school years Omar Karim highlighted the need for stu­dent advocacy _and activism. "The board members really lean on the student trustee for the student per­spective;' he said .

But Uni versity Secretary Artis Hampshire Cowan. also on the panel, disputed Karim's definition of the student trustee·s role.

'Tm so glad that Omar is on one end.(of the table] and I'm on the other," she sa id humorlessley. Referring to Karim 's two terms on the board, she continued "We had a very ... tenuous relationship."

'' In my view, he was ahvays trying to organize a protest" where none was needed. she said without look­ing in his direction.

Interest Abundant for Campus Pals By MIA SO.\IERSAU. Hilltop Staff 11?-iter

· The Campus Pal organization drew a huge

gained from being a Pal is immeasurable. Lakccm Dwight. a third-year Pal. said the net­working he received from the group was bene­ficial. Through it, he has established some of his best friendships, he said.

. Campus Pals was ini tiated in 1946 when Howard senior Sam B. Ethridge and some of his friends decided to meet and greet incoming freshmen to the Uni versity as they arrived at

t:rowd in the School of Business~------------------------~ ½uditorium last Thursday. The pals,

Union Station. This initiative evolved into the current organi zation: a group of 50 upperclassmen working year­round co help freshmen and transfer students successfully adjust to college life.

.:Who are well-known for their vibrant and witty personalities, spoke to sm­'dents at the Camp.us Pal interest meeting. · "The Campus Pal organizat ion is looking for creative individuals," said Tanya Samuels. a senior Campus Pal 'and member of the selections chair. This creativity can be shown through the requi.red essay that the applicant must submit with the application, and through a series of interviews.

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This year, the Pals have sponsored social events for new students such as an ice-cream ~ocial. a tri p to King's Dominion amusement park, and a class of 2002 dance. They have also sponsored educational

1programs such

as a time management seminar and a mentoring program for freshmen. In addition. Pals are accessible to any new student throughout the school year.

, Though over 200 people attended the Campus Pal interest meeting, the acceptance rate does not pick up an e ighth of that number. The ones selected will rep lace graduating seniors and inactive members. Last year, only 21 new Campus Pals were added. "[Being a Campus Pal) looks -easy, but it is extremely difficult," :Samuels said. "It takes l 10 percent dedication.''

.. Coming to Howard, I didn't know what to expect. and they broke it

Eric fla/V Hilltop Swjf down to me.'' said Nia Mallett, a Last Timrsdny "! the Sthoot of Business Auditorium O\'Cr 200 students • ttcndrd sophomore marketin• ma;or She sa·d the Campus Pal mtercst mcttlng. · o .., · 1

- Most Campus Pals agree that the experience First-year Pal Roshonda Heath sajd, ·10 me,

this is the best organization on campus ...

she wishes 10 become a Campus P:il because freshmen at Howard need

somebody who is going to guide them. "They arc good role models.'' she said.

:Showtime Marching Band Continues to Draw the Crowds By NICOLE A. TONG Hilltop Stciff Writer

The dynamic sounds of Howard Uni\'Crsity"s .'.'Showtimc Marching Band'' draws students to Tootball and basketball games for their half-time shows.

"I basically go to the games just to hear the band play." said sophomore African-American Studies major Myya D. Mixon. who enjoys watching the band perform ... I think that Howard has an excellent band that really gets the crowd involved in the game."

Howard's band is known to play a variety of songs at each game, regardless of tl1e past or pre­sent. Besides the band playing trnd itional Howard songs such as .. Knights" and ''Sym­phonia," they also cntcrtai 11 the crowd by play­ing songs like Luther Vandross· .. Circles .. and Aaliyah's "Are You that Somebody."

The 100-membcr, 75-instrumcntalist band can also play songs from rap artists Silk Da Shock­er, R&B and rap artist Lauryn Mill, rap diva Lil' 'Kim, Pop-artist Michael Jackson and many oth­ers.

Sophomore business management major Gre-

gory Horton, a percus­sionist who plays cym­bals for the band, says

.that the band members cont ribute largely to the selections tl1at arc played.

"Band members bring in suggested CD's and introduce them to the band direc­tor ... said Horton, who is also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary B;md Fraternity. Inc. ''The band director has final say as far as the music is concerned Eric fla/V fli/1101,staff and likes 10 choose ·n,e HU Showtime March.iog lland perfom,s during a halftimesho1< what is the most appropriate ...

Co-Captain of the drum section and senior graphic design major Kyle Coleman said his experience with the band was a lot of hard work, but rewarding.

"Being a co-captain is kind of sectionalism and involves a lot of coordination, but overall it .has been a good experience,'' Coleman said. "I will miss the band next year. Sometimes it got frus-1rating, but it was a great part of my life."

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CEO of JP Morgan Addresses Students During Crisis

By MtA SOMERSALL Hillrop Staff Writer

The Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan & Co. Inc., Douglas A. Warner 3rd, spoke to students in the School of Business auditorium last Friday as the second part of a CEO lecture series /1os1ed by the student council. He discussed the causes and effects of what he calls a "full­fledged five-star global crisis."

Warner said that a big part of why the current financial system is in turmoil is the inter-connection of the po,\;e,ful nations of the world.

"Thaiililid affects Russia, affects Korea. affects the U.S .. " Warner, who staped out as a pre-med stu­dent atlY.1le, said . He said that. last Ju ly, 1hc financial names spread quickly from Indonesia, to Malaysia, 10 Korea. And in the mid­dle of August. Russia defaulted. Russia, he said. was extremely sig­nificant to the catastrophe. ' 'When Russia happened, it broke

all the rules." Warner said, referring to the situation in which Russia defaulted on domestic debt without informing other nations. As a con­sequence of the secrecy, there was no international response to the occurrence. As one of the leading industrial nations, Russia was seen as being too financially successful to fail and, when the unspeakable happened, the bull market turned to uncertainty and disengagement.

JP Morgan is currently in the process of downsizing its company to control spending in the wake of the global slowdown. It has com­mitted to reducing its staff by near-

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Warner told students not to be fooled by the currently stable stock market prices- the crisis is far from over. ''The history of capital­ism is a history of booms and a his­tory of busts.'' he said. "But we' II get through this ...

The CEO said rhat the new tech­nological system has changed the world for the better, and will help to fight future financial problems more effectively. No one can claim to have experienced a situation like this before. Warner said. "We·re learning on the job ...

During the question-and-answer segment, sophomore international business major Robert Earles asked abou1 the global divisions of JP Morgan. He questioned whether i ntcrns at the firm, especially those with a global background, would soon be able to travel or be sta­tioned in other countries. Sidestep­ping the question somewhat, Warn­er said that. even in U.S. offices, a global presence can be felt by all employees.

"I would be very surprised and disappointed if any interns did not feel a part of a global framework;· he said.

After an hour-long presentation. Dr. Barron Harvey, dean of the School of Business, gave closing remarks and presented Warner with an award for the commitment of JP Morgan to the School of Business. To date, JP Morgan has extended a $100,000 commitment to the Exec­utive Honors Program.

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CAMPUS Howard Students React to Shocking D.C. Police Statistics

By MELVING MOORING II Hillrop Staff Writer

Wilh light-trigger, highly advanced nine-millimeter Glock ha,ndguns, the District of Columbia police officers have shot and killed more people than any other metro­politan police department. Resi­dents blame poor training and poor supervision for the many shoot­ings.

According to an investigation con­ducted by The Washington Post, D.C. police have shot and killed 85 people si.nce 1990. In the District of Columbia, 57 people have died over

the last 5 years at the hands of police officers. Detective Johnny Watson of the homicide branch said experience is the main reason why the death toll is so high. Although residents believe that insufficient gun training is to blame for the large number of deaths, police offi­cers feel that the training is com­plete. "Gun training is very efficient,"

said Detective Watson, but he felt that officers were not practicing enough on their own. He compared gun training to the training of an athlete. "Athletes must train during the season and [during the] off-sea­son," Watson said. "Officers need to

go out 10 shooting ranges to prac­tice.''

In 1996, nearly 75 percent ofD.C. officers who used the standard Glock semiautomatic handgun­which docs not have a safety-did not meet the basic firearms stan­dards. Also according to the inves­tigation, there have been 120 unin­tentional discharges of the gun in the last eight years. In this decade, 19 officers have shot themselves or other officers accidentally. Detec­tive Watson recal led an incident when an officer was shot in the building of the Police department.

Howard students have become. more agitated about this issue. The

deaths at the hands of D.C. Police have caused students to be fearful when walking the streets.

"It disturbs me because r could easily become an innocent bystander," said junior chemical engineering major Tshilumba Ngnadu. "As an African American, I'm already viewed as a target."

The recent investigation also has Howard students doubting the responsibility of the local police force. "I'm not a cop; however, I understand that they are in demand," said senior Shawn L. Diggs. " I don't feel that the shoot­ings advocate their irresponsibility

and they should be held account­able.''

The many shootings also include D.C. officers who were shot and killed by other officers. On July 18, 1998, OfficerTbomas F. Hamlelle, Jr. was off-duty outside of a local nightclub when he was shot by a fellow officers.

Watson said, "This j ob is a responsibility. You must act accord­ing to the situation instead of just reacting."

Pedestrians arc not the only peo­ple who are fearful. There were also several incidents of unjusti­fied shooting of offenders in vehi­cles. Since J 993, D.C. police offi-

cers have fired their weapons at cars 54 times in order to prevent~ "vehicular attacks." In the same year, nine people were killed and 19 _ were wounded. Police officers arc only to shoot unarmed people in_ extreme cases.

The shootings by D.C. Police offi­cers has cost the city more than the · questionable bad publicity. There have been more than 70 lawsuits -fi led against the District. In the last 6 months, settlements tota ling! about $8 million have been seuled f on citizens due to the injury and< death suits against D.C.

"It's sad equate a person's life to financial gain:• Watson said. '.

Brother to Brother Conference Unites Youths Author Bari-Ellen

By i RA P ORTER Hilltop Staff Writer

The Seventh Annual I 998 Brother to Brother Youth Conference, "Do you Believe?:' com­menced at Howard University Tuesday. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.

and the School of Arts and Sciences student council, the conference brings elementary, mid­dle and high school boys from the district area

· together tci participate in workshops and gujd­ance sessions. This year, over 150 youths from D.C. came together to celebrate the event.

The day began with the welcoming ceremony in the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel, fol­lowed by workshops in the Blackburn center. The four workshops covered the subjects: "Sex­uality and Manhood: Bridging the Gap;" "Money, Power and Respect: Docs one Guar­antee the other?;" 'The Black Male Role Model: Decision or Destiny;" and ''A College Education: It's Closer Than You Think.''

During the workshops, elementary and middle school students got a chance to interact with high school students.

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conference for many reasons. " I think it's good because it gives them the positive light on col­lege students," Geddis said. "Everything you do affects several generations after you." Geddis cited the importance of influence on youths. He said he thought it was important to relate 10 the youths and let them know they can reach out to him-in short, it's important to Bridge the Gap. "I'm not some abstract figure." he said. "I learn from young people, 100.''

Amione James, 15, a M.M. Washington High sophomore. said he was glad he auended the conference.

"I think it's really good that they give us lec-1ures..:..i1 gives us encouragement," he 'said. "Coming to Brother to Brother makes me think that all these black men around me arc brothers.''

The conference culmjnatcd in a banquet at the end of the day held in the Blackbum Center Ball­room. Recognition was given to the winner of the conference's essay contest. Vaudas Bostic of M.M. Washington, who was unable to attend because he had a special culinary arts class. The Brother's Keeper award was given to Special

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Assisiant to Vice President of Student Affairs William V. Keene for his commitment to com­munity service. Keene said he has dedicate'd a major part of his life to community service: how­ever, he said, he doesn't feel like he does any­thing that extraordinary.

"Everything is service," said Keene. "I feel sorry for people who don't feel a need to

serve-they are really missing something." Keene said he thought the program was a suc­cess.

"There will be a number of young men who auended this conference whose lives will affect­ed by this conference," he said.

Keynote speaker for the evening was Con­gressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.).

Cummings offered advice to audience mem­bers. "Your mission is to be leaders,'' he said. "Leadership is about standing up for what you believe in. Our children need you and they need you desperately. Not only do they benefit, you bi;nefit.''

Keene said he feels it is important for Howard students to carry on the tradition and for people 10 continue to give back to the community.

''The community is in ~esperate need," Keene said. "Education is empty without finding a way to put that education 10 serving the community.''

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By L YNN StM~tONOS fl ii/top Staff Writer

Bari-Ellen Roberts. author of Roberts vs. Texaco. came to Howard during the first Women's Week to share her experience with discrimination in the workplace.

Roberts was the lead plaiJ1tiff in the largest discrimination suit in history against Texaco in 1994. In November 1996, Texaco paid $176 million 10 1.400 of its African­American employees. After the case against Texaco, Roberts real­ized that the point of her case was overlooked. ''Not one person asked me, 'Ms. Roberts, how does it feel to be discriminated against?' They· asked about the tapes and they asked about the money.''

Comments on the tape made by white employees a1 Texaco referred tq Blacks as "the black jelly beans stuck to the bottom of a bag" and they said that, "just when they were getting used to cthno-rcligious hol­idays such as Hanukkah. blacks came along with Kwanzaa."

She said her case was not about the tapes of name-calli ng and crude comments, for they surfaced during the case, not before. It was not about the money. It was abo111 Whites at Texaco who held the same position as the Blacks yet

received 50 percent more when payday arrived. Roberts went to work every day throughout the time she was suing them. She said, " It . was never about my qualifications, it was never about my performance. It was about the package.''

After filing a suit against Texaco, she found that she suddenly had very few black supporters from the company. She said Blacks would say that the situation was "not that bad," or that "things arc just !he way they are-accept it," or they did not want to "cause trouble" for fear of losing their position or being black­balled.

' 'This racism is so institutional­ized. It's everywhere," Roberts said. ·'Corporate America is just a micro­cosm of America."

Although she has had to deal with discrimination iu corporate Amer­ica, Roberts continues 10 encourage young people 10 go out i,;ito the business industry. "We [Blacks] belong everywhere," she said.

Roberts shared her thoughts on why Blacks can't get together and progress. ··we suffer from three things:

denial, apathy and fear. I had al l three," she said. " I could have lis­tened to all those. but God 1old me 10 go on. Where I come from, you don't do anyth ing for self that doesn't help the collective."

During Women's Week, Sisterhood Bonds Strengthen

By LYNN Sli\lMONUS and CHAR.I C HESTER

Hilltop Sraff Writer.I'

A small group of women-SIU· dents and staJI. young and old-gath­ered in the Blackbum center, filling the rooms with echoes of "Amen. Go sister-girl," and 'Um-humms." Sis­terhood at Howard University expe­rieoced a rebirth through die fiist Spir­imal Women's Week, presented by the Office of the Dean of the Chapel.

The theme of the wcck-lo11g con­ference was "God is in the Midst of Her." .

"'The theme means that no matter where she finds herself, on the moun­tain top or in the valley. God is always present with her. I hope this week speaks to the mind, body and soul of all women," said Rev. Valeria Lassiter, chairperson of the spiritual week.

The office of the Dean of the Chapel organized a minimum of two services per day. Reverend Susie Owens, Reverend Jacqueline McCul­lough and Reverend Valeria Lassiter arc some of the nationally known ministers who were participants of Women's Week.

Women's Week began when Rev. Lassiter welcomed the women, say­ing, "You will not leave here the way you came." And then Owens took position at the podium.

"II is commendable for a universi­ty to allow a Women's Week of this kind," said Owens. She then began her sermon explaining the book of Psalms, preaching "We have to learn to be inspired."

McCullough took control of the sanctuary Tuesday with her message "Faith and Forgiveness." The crowd of fifty to sixty women and few men all sat with faces full ofexpcctation as McCullough asked: •can you imag­ine missing your opportunity 10 do what God wants you to be?"

Augmenting the religious root of the week, panels speaking about the other pans of a woman were also well-attended. A panel of women spoke on Monday about "the mind of a woman." Rev. Dr. Barbara

Reynolds. a founding editor and columnist for USA Today, was the moderator for the panel of five women.

She referred the Lewinsl..-y-Clinton scandal before stating that all women should be able to say, "I don't have to latch on to somebody to be some­body. Some of us feel we have to latch on to a borfriend or husband or some­bodr, else s boyfriend or husband. We don I need to do that because God is in the midst of us," Reynolds said .

The panel discussed combating the three D's that weigh down many women; "Doubt, Depression and Dis­tractions."

"All you have to do is tap into yourself' and say yes to life, said Dr. Michelle Balamani of the Baralca Counseling Center. The women spoke about the powerful minds of women, and the power that all black women hold.

Latanya Johnson. first-year law stud em, spoke of how her depression during her undergraduate years at Howard ~early crippled lier. She wanted to clmunate ilie year's worth of D's and F's that revealed her con­fusion from her transcripts. Johnson missed weeks of classes at time and instead attended a religious choir. She graduated in I 992.

Her voice wavered with deep emo­tion as she told the panel and tlie men and women in the room that, at 30 years old and six years later, she has retumed to school to become a lawyer.

"Howard University is one, of the most diverse campuses and I am thankful for a conference like this," Johnson said. "I hope these types of things l women's conferencesJ sprout around campus."

She wishes a "support network" had been around on campus when she was an undergraduate.

According 10 Rev. Cynthia Woods, Pastor at Georgetown University. many times women listen to com­ments that rank them as second-class citizens and comply rather than assert themselves .

"If r,ou are a leader, embrace it as a gift,' Woods said.

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University Mourns Death of Activis·t Kwame·Ture

TURE,from Al

I feel that I have lost a good friend. He and I differed on some issues, but whenever you risk your life for something you both believe in, you are bonded for life."

Dr. Mary Hoover, a professor in the School of Education, first met Tore in California in 1966. Hoover said that Ture, on his own, symbol­izes the Movement.

"He is the only black leader who influenced three aspects of our Black liberation movement. .. the c ivil rights movement, the black power movement, and the pan­African movement," Hoover said.

In June, Ture signed legal docu­ments in New York naming the Uni­versity's Moorland-Spingarn Research Center as the chief repos­itory of his personal papers and other archival materials chronicling his life.

William V. Keene, execu ti ve assistant to the vice president of stu­dent affairs, who atten~cd Howard with Tore described Turc as an "exceptional person."

"He is a giant in African history. He dedicated his e ntire adult life to the uplift of African people world­wide. He was brilliant, uncompro­mising and tough."

The Howard University Student Association held a candlelight vigil Wednesday The Yard.

"The vigil was to celebrate Kwame's resurrection, not mourn his death," HUSA President Neville Welch said. "Kwame's transition into higher consciousness marked

. the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one."

Jonathan Hutto, the undergraduate trustee and former HUSA presi­dent, held bring Turc to the Uni­versity in February. Hutto said he hopes Tore's dream will live on.

"My hope is that his service and love for his people will motivate all of us to continue to struggle for that day when all people can breathe free," Hutto said.

Political Science Professor Dr. Joseph P. McCormick, 2d, was a j unior in college when farst learned of Ture's work.

"He was one of the first to say that we reject nonviolence, and in that sense, it represented a k ind of aggressive nationalism that we hadn't seen during the early 60's," McCormick said, pointing to the fact that Adam Clayton Powell, the former New York Congressman, was the farst to coin the phrase "Black Power''.

"In some respects, he represented the most progressive thoughts at Howard. He was one example of the mindset that has been at the Uni­versity for a long time ... that calls for black people to challenge the status quo, to produce a better situation for black folks both home and abroad," McCormick said.

"The essence of our struggle is eternal," Tore said in his February address at Rankin. "There is no time to sit back and relax. the more you struggle, the more you know."

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Hilltop Editor Wins Award AWARD,{rom Al

on HIV status.

"Steve is great,'' Jones said . ''I don't think he even has an inkling of how good he is."

Gray's win marks the second time a Howard student has won the award. In 1995. Michelle Evans. then a Howard Uni\'ersity senior, won the lirst place award for feature writing for an article she wrote dur­ing an internship at the Indianapo­lis Stllr.

WATTS,/rom Al

Wednesday to chair the Congres­s ional Black Caucus. succeeding California Democrat Max ine Waters.

Clyburn, who sits on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, ran unopposed to chair of the 27-year-old caucus. His elec­tion marks the firs t time a South­erner has led the group, of which Watts is not a member.

Dr. Joseph P. McCormick 2d, a political science professor, said that

the primary goal of the caucus is to balance the needs of its diverse constituency.

"Many people see the Congres­sional Black Caucus as a group of folk there to address and speak for the needs and aspirations of Black people as a group. But Clyburn has to also represent t his constituency and the larger African American community," McCormick said.

McCormick said that Watts' lead­ership position as a tactical move on the part of Republicans to present an image of it being an inclusive party. "If [the GOP] is to portray itself

as a party of racial, ethnic and gen­der inclusion and not as a party of racial, ethnic and gender exclusion then it's leadership has 10 renect the concerns of something other than white men," McCormick said, adding that by c hoosing Watts. the GOP is sending a "major" s ignal to America.

,;, don't think that J.C. Wans is a white conservative in Black face. Whether or not his involvement in the leadership of the Republican conference will lead to major sup­port on the part of the African Americans- I doubt i1," said McCormick.

General As.5embly Fails to Reach Quorum Meeting

ASSEMBLY.from Al

because of the men's basketball team's opening game.

"I don't think next week is so condensed with activities," Welch said, pledging to make a stronger effort to contact Assembly mem­bers in advance of the meeting.

"We will make sure at least everybody recieves three phone calls about the upcoming meet­ing," he said.

At Wednesday's meeting, the Assembly was to formally select a General Assembly Elections

Committe Chair. Currently, only one student has applied for the position-although election peti­tions and packets for pqtential can­didates for campus-wide elections and student council e lections arc available.

Responding to concerns, Damon Waters, who submitted his pro­posal as the elections chair, said that the power to choose an elec­tion chair rests with the HUSA president.

"According to the constitution. it is a choice of the HUSA president to choose and appoint an elec­tions chair. The constitution does

not say that he has to go through the General Assembly," sa id Waters, last years chair.

Watson, objected to Waters stance. He suggested the HUSA policy board take a look at the constitution to clear up any ques­tions before Monday's meeting.

Waters assured Watson their were no tricks surrounding- his poss ible appoinment.

"There is nothing out there that will influence the election. There is nothing that is underhanded, devious, or negative to the student body," Waters said.

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Gray said he was drawn to the story because it cast light on the pain that's weathered by HIV coun­selors, whose work, he said, is dif­ficut and becoming increasingly important in an age in which HIV touches every community.

"It's a lmost like handing a death sentence," Gray said of the story.

Gray said that when he initial ly proposed the st0ry to The Post's ed itors, it was not immediately approved. He worked on 1he story anyway, reproposed it, and won the support of his editors.

"We turned him loose on s tories that we normally wouldn't give to interns, and he came through with nying colors;• said Jackie Jones, an assistant city editor at The Post and Gray's editor.

Others praised Gray, calling him a "go-getter."

"He is very aggressive and focused on a career in journalism," said Dr. Barbara Hines, chairman of the School of Communications Department of Journali sm. "It makes h im a pleasure to work with."

Hines sa id the department is allowed to submit only two stories in each category of the competition. The Hearst competiton's other ca1-eguries include in-depth reporting, spot news reporting and editorial writing.

Gray's story ranked second out of I 02 entries from 59 journalism pro­grams around the country.

"This is considered the Pulitier Pri1..e of college journal ism," Hines said.

Journalism professor Lawrence Kaggwa said Gray"s win gi\'e, the University national exposure, and speaks well of its journalism pro­gram. He said the award will mean great things for Gray's career.

"Winning that award is probably an indication that he will be nomi­nated for a Pulitzer some day," Kaggwa said.

Journalism professor and Hil ltop Advisor Clinton Wilson 2d, described Gray as an untraditional editor who has opened The Hill­top's doors to underc lassmen. "He's a very bright journalist," Wilson said.

Iraq Allows Arms Inspections By NATALIE REID Hilltop Sw(f\Vrirer

The weapons investigation crisis between the United Nations and lraq came to an end Tuesday when Iraqi President Saddam Hussei n agreed to give access to U.N. arms inspectors to investigate allegations of chemical weapons development in Baghdad. Iraq's challenge to the U.N. and the United States came days after Hus­sein accused the Americans of using U.N. inspection territories to con­duct spy operations. As a result, I 0 American arms inspectors who were among 40 sent liack to the U.S. Iraq then demanded tbat the U.S. e liminate planes that monitor their weapons sites. Di. Abbas Malek. a professor in the School of Communications who has written a book on foreign poliC)', said that "Saddam is not an isolat­ed case-he is a creation of Amer­ican foreign policy in the last 20 years." In 1990, the U.N. imposed sane-

1ions against Iraq for its invas ion of Kuwait after U.N. arms inspectors could not certify that the country had fully complied with the terms of a post-Persian Gulf War agreement. That agreement effectively ordered the dismantling of all of Iraq's long­range missiles and weapons. The sanctions created no-ny zones and restrictions on the amount of oil Iraq could export. Abbas, author of News Media and Foreig11 Policy, said the "sanctions are wrong-headed policy with no c lear objective. He said that economic sanctions hurt the average citizens and not the regimes U.S. governments aim to topple. The U.N.-imposed sanc­tions, Abbas said, have made Hus­sein more aggressive. Iraq's opposition of compliance led to the 199 1 Persian Gulf War, dur­ing which, the U.S. led a round of nations in a military attack on Iraq. Las t week, President Clinton ordered a military force build-up in the Gulf. Clinton's forced build-up came 11 days after the crisis started. Malek said that "Clinton wanted a diplo-

matic solution, but that would be another band-aid diplomacy like previous ones." The U.S. is sending 129 land-based warplanes, and 3,000 Army soldiers to the Gu lf. Reacting to the military's movements, senior history major Carla Peterman said "the build-up force is necessary because Iraq's situation is one of his­tory and America needs to make sure that history doesn't repeat itself." Clinton includes these mandates: Issues raised by UNSCOM and IAEA must be resolved, said Clin­ton The Memora,u/11111 of U11der­sw11di11g s igned between U.N Sec­retary General Kofi Annan and Iraq in February should grant no restric­tions or qualifications to inspectors. All re levant documents must be turned over. Resolutions of weapons relating to mass destruction should be accepted and there should be no intcrferenc-e with weapon inspec­tors' professional expertise and independence. ''The U.S. is trying to show com­mitment to their words that they are serious about Iraq cooperation," Peterman said.

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Huddled around a computer in the Martin Luther King Memorial Library, located at 901 G St. NW, three students supported each other's web searches. Tuaching each other to become computer lit­erate, 16-year-old Uraina Dunmore assisted her friend Jamal Shaw with setting up an e-mail account.

Dunmore put aside her two-page report on the word pride to lend a hand to her schoolmate, while friend, Ciarra Crossland supplied a sidebar conversation.

"Computers are more convenient than writing," said Dunmore, an eleventh grade student at Eastern High School. She has become com­puter literate, since she goes to the library to work on them at least twice a week, something she was ~ot able to do two years ago.

ter than her momma and I'm a computer specialist," said Pam Johns referring to her 10-year-old daughter Jessica.

Jessica uses the computers in the library while her mother does work. "It just has so much information on [the web]," said Johns, who likes to use the web as well as books when helping her daughter complete school projects.

"I am here to see my college men­tor to talk about scholarships," said Crossland, an eleventh grade stu­dent at Margaret Mary Washington High School. She said that she is used to the computers.

"I am in business medical admin­istration class, so I'm on the com­puter everyday. Other classes from D.C. pubic schools come to get familiar with the Internet."

Keith Kirklend, an eighth grader at Shaw Middle School, contends that they have computers in his school, but the assignments do not require students to use them. And while others from his school come to the library to use computers he said he's not there "too often."

Other students find themselves spending much more time in the library.

By JAMYE E. SPILLER Hilltop Staff Writer

Local residents and Howard stu­dents have tried to regroup and ponder possibilities on where to do their grocery shopping since the closing of the Rhode Island Safe­way.

Safeway closed their doors Oct. 3, after they reported a loss of money. Residents of the neighbor­hood protested and organized a boycott of all Safeway stores as an initiative to keep the market open, but were unsuccessful.

Resident and former Howard University student, Izreal Brown did not think highly of the Safeway store, but knew it was the closest place for students.

"I mean it was dirty, but it was the only place for us to go."

Brown has turned to other options since the store's closing, yet still finds a way to use dis­counts offered by Safeway.

"It seems as if they felt that just because this is a low income 'neigh­borhood they could send low qual­ity food to this area. This is a his­toric place, these people deserve the same as residents in George­town," Jackson said.

"Now, I use the Giant, but that's unsafe. I have to catch the bus and you have to deal with drug addicts and alcoholics. People have been getting robbed."

Neighborhood residents have had to adapt to the loss of the local gro­cery store. While some residents spoke of taking chartered buses from 5th & Rhodi: Island on Tues­days and Thursdays to area grocery stores, many would rather find other routes.

"I have to get my son to take me shopping in Maryland," said Fran­cis Butler, an elder resident of the neighborhood, who lives on 4th & W Streets. "The Safeway was very convenient, if you lived around here and you don't have anyone to take you around."

t The computers, donated by :,Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, have :,,een in the Young Adult and Pop­':tilar Library for a year and a half, ;according to Felicia Jackson, who ,)las been a librarian at the MLK J.,ibrary for 27 years. The section '-vas the first to receive the upgrade ltnd since then other departments in the library have also received com­puters as well as other library branches. Jackson said that stu­dents wasted no time taking advan­tage of the technical opportunity.

"Half come to use the computers to do school work, while half use them to chat or search the Internet," she said.

"I visit the library as often as every other day, and on the week­end," said Leroy Ware, a 17-year­old senior at High Point High School in Beltsville, Md. Despite the fact that he has access to a com­puter at home he comes to the library to use the printer. Unfortu­nately, on this day the printer and one of the six computers were out of service.

File Photo Eastern High School students, Uraina Dunmore and Jamal Shaw surf the web at the library.

"Often times, I' 11 walk to Slowe and catch the shuttle to Meridian just so I'll be able to use my Safe­way card. It gives you a discount, and to me any little ·extra thing counts."

Brown said he uses the shuttle system more frequently now that Safeway has closed. However, he said it is a big hassle to ride the shuttles to the grocery store.

Local Kevin Johnson, who lives on the 200 blockofV Street, would visit the Safeway as often as every Saturday. Now, he finds other methods to transport groceries from Giant.

"Sometimes a ride, sometimes bus and sometimes feet," he said referring to the way he gets to the store.

classrooms, neither one of them has used them.

"Why aren't they using them?" In the Young Adults and Popular

Library the computers are reserved for students between the ages of 12 and 19. The six computers in the section are shared by signing up for intervals of 30 minutes.

"Schools stress us to use the com­puter and assignments do call us to use a computer," said Ware, com­plaining that at school there are not enough computers for everyone.

both students at Wheatley Elemen­tary School, stood by while their father, Harold Flood, discussed the importance of computers in the library. Flood, an electrician, offered to run the required wires through his daughters' school, but was denied. Together, he and his daughters explained that although there are computers in both of their

Flood asked. "I don't have the fog­giest idea. Children need to know how computers work." Flood said they stopped by because they were in the area, but added, "Now, I know this is where we will be on the weekends."

"They need shuttles that go directly to a store. The bus is usu­ally crowded, and if you have a lot of bags you have to put them in the aisle. Then, you have to watch to make sure no one is trying to steal from you."

Some feel that Giant is too expen­sive. Slowe resident, Sahan Cama­ra, chooses to go to her residency­Maryland to do her shopping to avoid spending the extra money at Giant.

"I knew it was dirty," she said of the former Safeway. "But it was just service to me. Still, it's incon­venient for me to go all the way to Maryland."

"She probably knows the web bet- Shannon, 7, and sister Shayla, 4,

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City Briefs · HIGII .SCHOOL PRODUCTION

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Department will present "Dreamers and Illu­sions" to raise money for relief to the tragedies of Hurricane Mitch Nov. 20-21.

The high school accredits Daniel Sevilla with the organization of the event. Sevilla is an immigrant from Honduras who has fami­ly and neigh

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NATION/WORlD . Eye ori-the Diaspora

HU Students Concerned About Congo Strlf e

'News from A·round The World Asia INDONESIA-Former Indone­

sia President, Suhano, holds $2.6 million in bank accounts, uot the billions of dollars that the media has repo1ted. State Secretary Akbar Tanjung said the attorney general's office had looked into 70 banks in the country in investigations of the autocratic former leader's wealth. Suharto is said 19 amassed riches through government contmcts and siphoned money from projects and state owned corporations during his 32-year mle.

MALAYSIA-President Clinton and other world leaders are travel­ing to Malaysia's capital for the annual Asian Paci.fie Economic Corporation (APEC) Summit.

security guarantees.

JERUSALEM-On the West Bank, soldiers and protesters clashed when a group of Palestini­ans tried to prevent a bulldozer from beginning work on a bypass road for Jewish settlers. The road will require the confiscation of 40 acres of Arab land in al-Khader, near Bethlehem. Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat hinted at armed con­flict with Israel, warning that "our rifle is ready" and repeating that be will declare statehood next year.

SOUTH AMERICA BRAZIL-The In1ernational

Monetary Fund will provide Brazil with $42 billion. This package is to belp Bmz,il re-develop the country world economic and defend the

By MICHELLE M ULLENIX Hilltop Staff Writer

A panel discussion sponsored by · the Howard University African Stu­dents Association or ASA on Nov. 13 addressed the \\'at in the Demo­cra1ic Republic of Cong6. The panel consisted ofMulegwa Zibin­dula, a member of the Congolese Civi l Society and Ric))ard Kabonero, a representative from the Uganda Embassy.

Zihindula staned the discussion by trying to dispel misconceptions about the war: there is no rebellion

. in the Congo, genocide has not taken place, and Rwandan troops are not merely trying to protect their border from being invaded by the Hutu people, but are invading Congolese territory.

On the lauer security,issue, Zihin­dula stressed that after President Kabila came to power-assisted by Uganda and Rwanda in 1996--the borders of R-,vandan and Oganda were being patrolled by tbe Rwan-

dan army. Thus, why is Rwanda worried about tbe border that they are controlling? The Congolese troops in this area were also con­tro!Jed by military officers from the Rwandan army. .. ., . ·

He dismissed untrue facts that this war is a race between the Hutu and Tutsi people. He wanted to empha­sis that President Laurent Kilbila i& not advocating for genocide bu't rather for Congolese people to reclaim their land.

"This is the first ethnic strife. We have lived in harmony since 1896," be said.

Zibindula also said that Rwanda and Uganda helped the Congo peo­ple overthrow former President Mubutu. They helped install Kabi­la as President thinking he could be their pawn. Wheq they realized that President Kabila would not take orders from them, according to Zihindula, they planned a revolt.

President Kabila was worried about the sovereignty of his coun­try and when be learned of a plot by

the Rwandan he expelled the pre­dominate Tutsi Rwandan officers from the Congo.

Congolese Tutsi troops located in the eastern pll(t of the country and coyunanded by Rwandan officers, · mutinied. Zihindula's said, "The Democratic Republic of Congo has been invaded."

Uganda, according to Kabopero, agreed wilh President Kabila to have joint command of the army. The Congolese was not large enough to drive out the Sudanese troops, which had suppoJted oust­ed President Mubutu. Uganda ·s government troops position will not cease-fire umil 11 neutral force such as,.the United Nations steps io to secure the borders. Kabonero said, "[President] Kabila must accept the ideal that there is a rebellion amongst his people, until that hap­pens, th\: conflict wi!J go on."

Kabonero said that Uganda js interested exclusively in peace. "We oppose dictatorship. We will not allow a leader to hide behind a

charade when killings are taking place. 1ne solution is democracy:· The conflict is both political and an issue of security, considering Ugan­da shares a border with the Congo.

Godwe!J Khosa, an electrical engi­neering student at Howard from Zim­babwe asked both men, ''Why is Zim­babwe backing [President] KabilaT' Kabonero replied, "My friends say Congo is rich in gold:' Mr. Zihindu• la said, "My country is a rich coun­try. We should ask my good friend here, [Kabonero] \yhy he is also involved in this war?"

At the close of the discussion, Kabooero said, ''We only hope to find a solution: to have peace;' Zihindu­la's closing remarks were, "Congo is a wealthy country. I know we can do better. We need to Jive in peace."

Howard students can help the situ­ation;according to Zihindula He sug­gested the need for students to take a leadership role. It is the students responsibility to Jet the American people know what is really going on.

l:NDONESIA-Thousands of students trying to march on parlia­ment were fired at with plastic bul­lets, tear gas ,µid water cannons by soldiers and police. The protest sparked because students accused the country's highest legislative body of trying to stifle true demo­cratic reform while bolstering Habibie's position and·entrenching the political power of the already strong military. It was the worst outbreak of unrest since riots forced Indonesia's president Suhar­to to step down in May after 32 years in power. Suharto's successor is president B.J. Habibie, a protege of Suharto. Habibie said the Peo­ple's Consultative Assembly wi!J pave the way for free election in 1999.

. country's currency. The $42 billion was compiled by a dozen nations such as the United States and the IMF.

Southern States' Ban Interracial Marriage

. U.S. Aids Hurricane Victims

MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL-The Israeli construc-

tion to develop a new Jewish quar­ter in east Jerusalem aggravates Palestinians. The plan is expected to antagonize the Palestinians, however, the Israeli security Cab­inet is going ahead with the plan to build a dozen roads on Palestinian lands for Jewish settlers in the West Bank. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyabu personally authorized publication of the bids in his capac­ity as housing minister just a day after his Cabinet ratified the agree­ment signed with the Palestinian

WEST INDIES HAITI- Fony thousand Haitian

refugees who have been living in the United States for several years in legal limbo will be granted per­manent residence status. President Clinton signed the Omnibus Bud­get Agreement granting the status. The beneficiaries of the immigm­tion measure include Haitian refugees and children who fled Haiti during the I 991-1994 mili­tary rule and who were interdicted, found to have a "credible fear of persecution" and were a!Jowed to go on to the US. mainland to apply for asylum. The move is not an amnesty for all Haitians, only cer­tain people are eligible.

UNITED STATES FLORIQA-Pope John Paul II

replaced Bishop Joseph Keith Symons of Palm Beach, who resigned in June after admitting that he molested five boys 40 years ago, wi th Monsignor Anthony O'Connell, 60. Symons was the first U.S. bishop to resign because of sexual abuse of children.

-Compiled from wire services by staff writer Natalie Reid.

By MICHELLE M ULLENIX

Hilltop Staff Writer

Alabama and South Carolina are .the only two states that have a Jaw. which bans. interracial marriages. According to the Associated Press, Republican Attorney General Bill Pryor from Montgomery, Alaba­ma. will try to get a bill approved repealing the constitutional ban even though·fedeml law overrides state law.

In I 967 the United States Supreme Coult ruled a similat ban in Virginia which proved unconsti­tutional. It was not until November 1998 that residents from South Car­olin'a voted to remove this portion of their constitution-wrillen in 1865. "Any provision of the constitution

of Alabama, or for that matter the code of Alabama, that classifies our citizens or any persons based on the color of their skin, their race, should be stricken," Pryor said. "It should be repealed. It bas no place in a modem constitution or in the Jaws of Alabama."

If South Carolina does vote to remove· the biJJ Alabama wiJJ be the last state with such a prohibition. The NAACP and black legislators are planning to encoura'ge a bill in

1999 which will speed up the process of removing the ban from the Alabama Constitution.

Dyonicia Brown, a freshman International Business m,ajor from Louisiana said, "I have no problem with interracial marriages. I'm appalled by [the ban in Alabama and South Carolina]."

Interracial marriages, especially between African Americans and Whites in the South- where slav­ery was widety'practiced: continues 10 cause conlroversy . .

Sue Anne Pressly. writer at The Washington Post said, 'These days, there are about 326,000 (black­white J couples nationwide."

For the government to tell a per­son who 1hey can and cannot marry is "racist and immoral," said Dr. Nikolaos Stavrou, a Political Sci­ence professor at Howard. "No role for the state to dictate private rights."

While doing a random survey of Howard students, asking them what . they thought about interracial mar­riages, many of the comments were similar to Zina Abdelaziz's. The junior pre-physical therapy major from North Carol ina said, "No problem. A lot of people in my family are interracial."

By J EROME D ENDY Hilltop Staff Writer

In response to the huma.nitarian needs o( the victims of Hurricane Mitch and posing a challenge to U.S. s1rategic interests in the hemi­sphere. President Clinton has ordered a comprehensive relief

. effon by the U.S. government. Although the hurricane has taken

a ca1astrophic,toll on many of the Caribbean regions, the countries that are most devastated are Costa Rica, El Salvador,

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Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. These countries will receive suppolt from the U.S. Agency for International Developmenl, the Department of Defense and the Depanment of Agriculture.

In coordination with national dis­aster response offices, the U.S. Agency for International Devel­opment has deployed an IS-mem­ber Disaster Assistance Response Team to manage the relief efforts in the five countries. USAID has provided $3.7 mill i'on in relief by support of the logistical operations of the Department of Defense in the form of deliveries of plastic sheeting, blankets, water contain­ers, emergency healthcare and the local purchases of food and other emergency supplies.

The Office of Food for Peace is providing $20 million in emer-

' gency food assistance consisting of rice, beans, oil and soy blend ~om. The Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance will provide $16.3 mil­lion for water. sanitation and other relief assistance.

So far, 450, 000 poun4s of relief supplies have been delivered and approximately 75 people have been rescued through the 73 rotary and fixed-wing missions of the Department of Defense's U.S. Southern Command. There bas also been over 7 IO ro!Js of sheet­ing, 15,000 water jugs and 6,000 blankets supplied to the.Se five countries.

A special Joint Task Force is being established to coordinate the lnilitary's ongoing response in the region. Also, emergency supplies, personnel, search and rescue per­sonnel, engineering support 10 address the devastation of infra­structure, and other items are among the types of assistance to be provided in up to $30 million in defense articles and services.

Under the Presidential Food lni­tiati ve, 1he U.S. Depanment of Agriculture has authorized the delivery of 10,000 me1.ric tons of wheat to Honduras and Nicaragua. This initiative is part of the 2.5 mil­lion metric ton food, which was announced by President Clinton in July.

The Media Targets Young Adult Habits, According to Stanford Studies Can television, music videos be blamed for youth's smoking; drinking habits?

By LYNN SIMMONDS Hilltof) Stoff Writer

Young Adulls who watch a vas1 amount of television and music videos are more likely 10 start drinking and smoking at a younger age than other adults who ignore the media's addictive advertise­ments, according to Stanford Uni­versity studies. The studies of 1,533 ninth graders show that youths who renled Rated-R movies are less likely to stan drinking and smoking,

However, the young adults who already indulged in excessive drinking and smoking habits are

not effected by the advertisments. • Omelha Lewis-Jack, a Howard University Cl inical Psychology professor said the opponunity to drink and smoke arises as students leave their homes to en1er college and become independent.

"N<,>w they want to do what was already implanted at a young age. They want to see if it is real ly cool when they gel to an age that they can try it," she said.

According to a study by !he jour­nal 'Pediatrics, ·over the next 18 months, 36.2 percent of 898 non­drinkers began to drink.

Young adults are seen smoking on the big screen: dancing, ani-

mated frogs endorsed alcohol in Budwiser commercials, and camels in the Joe Camel tobacco cornmericals smoke slim ciggars.

Donniece Gooden, a junior polit­ical science major said, "Influ­ences on smoking stan with par­ents, not so much the media," Gooden, a smokerwho is trying to quit said, "Smoking is a learned behavior." She recalls car rides where her father would be inhaling smoke from a cigarette, while telling her how it was bad for her health and not to do it. "If I saw a cigarette commercial

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She explains that w.hen people watch a ·movie· they may pick up something new each time they

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·points in your development," she said. What may not be no1Jced now may affect the viewer later. She stresses that the influences of

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SUOOk111Ce abuse, Lewis-Jack discussed her rcoccuning experience with stu­dents who say that marijuana is not a ''real drug" and many people smoke it. She said the misconceptions of smok­ing marijuana has been passed down and can be blamed for its prevalence.

Ashanti Quinn, a 20.year-old polit­cal science major, began smoking at tbeageofl5. '1l'callyhatedsmoking. I !bought it was disgusting, but my brother started SIT\Oking in the house:' and eventually Quinn adopted the habit.

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STEVEN M. GRAY, Editor-in-Chief BRIAN J. COX, Senior Editorial Editor

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"The most pot em weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed. " -- Steve Biko

Requiem for a Revolutionary '~nd, in honoring him, we honor the best in ourselves."

Tall and lanky, with a handsome face and eyes which penetrated to the depths, K wame Ture, n~ (born) Stokley Carmichael, was a voice in

the wilderness which spoke with every fiber of his being of the need for justice on this earth for Africans throughout lhe diaspora. He passed away on Sunday of this week, in Conakry, Guinea, after a protracted struggle with prostate cancer at the age of 57. K wame Ture was, even in death, exactly as we recalled him in li fe: Ready for revolution, as went his trademark phrase.

Arrested more times than even he himself could count for the cause, we remember how he joined the Freedom Rides in 1961 nearing the conclusion of his freshman year here at Howard. One of the chief archi­tects of the Student Non-Violent Coord inating Com­minee, he served as its chairman during the high-water mark of the black liberation struggle. When, as an orga•

.nizer for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Com­minee, he led a voter registration drive in Lowdnes County, Ala., which resulted in registered black voters outnumbering registered white voters in that segrega­tionist stronghold in the South.

When he was wounded by a sniper in 1966 at a rally in Greenville, Miss., he began to voice the words which would later come to characterize the ambition of bis life--"Black Power!"

Characterized as "too radical" for Roy Wilkins. Mar• Lin Luther King, Jr., eventually even SNCC and the Black Panther Party, some viewed Ture's philosophy of Blacks having to form their own destiny without white assistance as sacrilege. He was wise enough not to subscribe to that fiction. So like other expatriates like W.E.B. DuBois, Ture turned his back on a nation which returned his passion for justice with hatred, bis pleas for fundamental change with ridicule and scorn, and moved lO Guinea, West Africa in 1968, there to stay for the greater balance of his lifetime.

A few words come 10 the front when remembering him: Freedom fighter. Intellectual and revolutionary. Firebrand. Spellbinding orator. A giant of his times in an age when black protestors endured the shock of cat­tle prods and the tooth marks of pol ice dogs, even as black girls were being blown to pieces in southern

churches, he was unafraid to speak the truth to those in power. He never lost the strength of his conviction that African people were destined for so much more than privation and famine; that we, too, required equal­ity of opportunity.

Although not a martyr to the cause, like Fred Hamp­ton or Malcolm X or Dr. King, who among us can claim that K wame Turc did not offer up his very life for the cause of freedom?

On Nov. 5 of this month, Ture issued a statement in a press release from the All-African People's Revolu­tionary Party. It would prove to be his last: '171irty years later, I still live in Guinea, working, studying and struggling for the African Revolution. And I will con­tinue to do so until the last second, of the last minute, of the last hour, of the last day. And it is my wish to sleep here in Guinea, eternally."

Kwamc Ture got his wish. He is free now. Free from the anguish of his cancer, free from the burden he took up on our behalf at this University those thiny-some years ago. Not that he would have had it so. Can you still see him, speaking, and marching aod writing. per­haps even registering voters on the edge of another world?

We can. He carried his convictions with him to the grave, and

no one-not snipers, not police dogs, not government wiretappers, nor the ever-present doubters, none could defer his dream of a United SociaJist African continent. And as his electrifying voice and his defiant visage fade into our collective memory, and Kwame Ture is admit­ted into the Pantheon of our finest daughters and sons, we do not mourn him with eyes clouded with tears, but look up and out with an ambition to carry on his work upon our collective shoulders.

One of our century's greatest freedom fighters is no longer with us in body, but we arc secure in the knowl­edge that his cause will not die with him. "Who would claim Kwame Tore?" his opponents will ask of us one day, with scorn dripping from their tongues.

And we will reply, and proudly. "He is ours. We claim him, for he was truly one of our own."

D.C.'s Bloodthirsty Boys in Blue

Pc,ople, get ready. The next time you hear peals of gunfire in the streets of the District, watch out: now the gunslingers dress in blue, and no,

they 're n9t members of the Crips. And instead of run­ning away and hiding in back alleys, now they crouch behind the protection of a Police badge and seek refuge beneath miles of bureaucratic red tape. The results of an 8-month investigation hy The \\0shing• 1011 Post, published this week. found that District's cops have shot and k.illed more people per resident in the 1990s t.han any other large American city police force. While that finding may surprise some, it should shock none of us that violence begets violenc-c. Apparently, lawbreakers don't have a monopoly on gunplay. "We shoot too often, and we shoot too much when we do shoot," said Executive Assistant Chief of Police Ter­rance W. Gainer, who became the department's sec­ond in command in May. The police, in some hazy dream world, are suppo~ed to be keepers of the peace, not the sources of violence. Yet, that is exactly what they have become: Judge.jury, and now, above all-~xe­cutioners. D.C. police in the last five years shot nine unarmed men on foot. killing two.

Relentlessly, we are reminded that when we do some­thing wrong, there are consequences to bear. Well, tell

that lO District cops. 90 percent of cases where police shoot at suspects arc ruled justified by department offi­cials who read the reports filed by investigating offi• cers but ordinarily hear no witnesses. Many police suf­fer no repercussions whatsoever as a result of their shootings. Since 1993, D.C. officers shot and killed 57 people-three more than police reported in Chicago, which has three limes tJ1c police force and five times the population. During that period, D.C. officers were involved in 640 shooting incidents-40 more than the Los Angeles Police Department, which has more than double the officers and serves six times the population. In the last eight years, Washington police have shot and ki lled 85 people.

' We should already know well the perils of self-over­sight: every indiscretion is excused, every fai lure cov­ered up in the guise of doctored ' 'evidence" and lies. The police cannot be trusted to police themselves­nobody can, until they can prove that they are deserv­ing of that trust, and in no other case is it so impor­tant that the system be impervious to taint and bias than

' when it comes to the criminal justice that we live under. The maxim encircling every police officer's badge

reads, "To protect and to serve." But Mr. Officer, we'd like to inquire, who protects us

from you?

Trouble In Iraq

In what has become a tired replay of clashing nations, the perennial "Crisis in the Gull'' was newly averted this week (again) when Iraqi leader

Saddam Hussein allowed U.N. inspectors access to mil- , itary installations. The policy of brinkmanship .which so characterized the Cold War between the United States and Russia seems to have taken permanent resJ · idence in the State Department's playbook. Sanctions today, sanctions tomorrow, and sanctions forever will not serve to belier the condition of the Iraqi people, or ofours. Ironically, the United States' all ies io the 1991 Gulf War are now our biggest critics of our misgu id­ed and ultimately destructive foreign policy, whi~h no longer see a direct military threat posed by Iraq and advocate the ending of the nearly decade-old U.S. trade embargo.

Most ominously, elected leaders in the Congress have . recently voiced the desire to simply have Saddam

Hussein assassinated. The rationale is beyond pre­sumptuous, and betokens the egocentric outlook of o'ur elected officials, revealing them as even more imperi-

alistic than previously thought. Congress has even authorized $97 million for military help l0 opposition groups like the Iraqi National Congress and two Kur­dish resistance organ izations. We should end the embargo, now, and release millions of starving Iraqis from the grip of poverty and deprivation. Doing so would cause Hussein's propaganda machine to run out of gas. The penalties being exacted on the Iraqi peo­ple are impossible to justify, and we should not shiver at the suggestion that Iraq is the world's sole nation insane enough to develop and use chemical, biologi­cal and nuclear weapons. After all, that would consti­tute pointing the finger at ourselves: The United States remains the only nation to use nuclear W\!apons on human beings, and has conducted more nuclear tests than all the nations of the world put together, accord­ing to a report in Time magazine. And pointing the lin­ger at ourselves is the last thing our leaders want to do . After all, they must save face and appear like they have a master plan, while the prospect of saving the l.ives of innocents, not to mention untold billions in defense dol­lars, remains depressingly far away.

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Dear Edilor. The article, '11le Ridicule, the Shame: the Night Life", !November 13] which asked

why a girl cou d 1101 dress in skimpy cloth­ing ancf not be viewed as a slut. was so mis• guided that I felt a.n immediate response was necessary.

The girl in question wore a black posh spice dress and went out with

other skimpily dressed girls tu a pink pan1y party during homecoming.

She felt that her self-esteem was lowered when guys passing by in cars insinuated that she an<! her friend"s were sluts. She asked a few questions that I am willing 10 answer.

Her first que-~tion was why sne couldn't wear what she wants without being per• ceived as something she's not. The answer to this is simple.

The only way that any person who does not know her can judge her is by the way she looks. The 1;uys who drove by and asked her "How mucli ' were judging by the only criteria they had. her dress. II is usually not an erroneous assumption lo see a skimpily dressed female standing on Georgia Avenue and a~sume that she is ~ending a message. If she is standing on Georgia Avenue at n,ghl wearing tight clothin~ and wants to be judged by her mind, she should be sell ing bool<s.

Another question was why she ht1d to dress skimpily in order to get into a club. The answer to that is that she doesn't have 10 do anything she does11·1 want 10. She chooses to dress that way for the same reason the "thousands" of other females do: she wants lo gel noticed. She could get into the club if she put more clothes on, but part of her enjoyment of the clubbing experience is having guys jocking her. I have yet 10 see a girl get turned down at the door for covering too much of her body. The girl goes on to complain about the di fferen1 standards set for women. She believes she must be beau-

E?URIE:O tiful. quiet, and submissive.

These are the ideals she believes that she THE HILLTOP, the must live up to, but that is nation's largest Black col-

pan of the problem. She is trying 10 fi t legiate newspaper. encour-in10 standards sel by people otlier ll,an her- ages you to share your self. These standards are not e,-en correct in opinions and ideas. THE many cases. HILLTOP will only publish

Personally. I do not want a woman to be letters addressed to the quiet or submissive. Genetics and the Senior Editorial Editor in proverbial "eye of the beholder" determ.ine response 10 materials pub­her beauty. Men have ideals that they are supposed 10 live up 10 also. However, it lished in the newspaper. would not make sense lo complain about 1lle Senior Editorial Editor them. If I want to tty 10 fit into some s1an- reser,-es lhe right to edit dare! of male perfecuon, J should do so and letters for space and style­no1 complain about the system I'm trying to All Jeners and commen­fit inro. If I choose ro buck 1he. system_ and taries must be typed and set my own s4ndards. that too !S a choice signed with full addicsses that I should h,-e w11h. La.~t.ly. 11 amazed me anti telephone numben that she wrote the whole art1c1c ~\~ ,r men. • Th • . : •

society, or some other unknown force die- e o_p•!11°M expressed tates her actions. She and her friends felt on ~• Ednonal Page are disgusted when they saw all of the other thev,ews of THE HILL-near-naked girls al the club. Her article had TOP Editorial Board and already stated that she and her friends were do not necessarily reflect dressed the same way. A\ Micha~! Jackson the opinions of Howard sugi;ests, when you look 111 1he nurror anJ Univer.;ity. its administra­don I hke what you >CC. make a change. rh 1io11 individual HILLTOP girl wrote a sieamed article about how ::,he B · • hated the experience, bul concluded by say- oard members, orthesru-ing she would co111inue the s1a1us quo the dent body. next wee k if :tsked. ln that case, what wn.s the purpose of her anicle? To complain Please add~ letters about a ,i1uation that she really h•s no and conunentaries to: desire to change? If being called a slut hun Senior Editorial Editor her so deeply. why is ,he so willing to THE llfLLTOP embrace the same situation'! 'lb )Um it all 2251 Shcnnan A,-cnue, up. if she doesn't enjoy the experience, don't NW go.

By the way, 10 the author of the anicle: See \\~hington, D.C you at the nexl pink panty party. 20001

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On Feb. 1, 1961, Dion Diamond, a field secretary of the Student Nonviolent Coordi­nating Committee, was arrested on charges

of sedition after entering Southern Universi-ty in Louisiana's campus for a speaking

engagement. What follows is a reprint of an article that appeared in the March 23, 1962 of The Hilltop. It was written by K wame

Ture, the former Stokley Carmichael.

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he arrest of former Howard stu­dent Dion Diamond in Baton Rouge has raised a plethora of political constitutional questions. But his case has an additional

significance which has received less notice. Dion's arrest, as he arrived at Southern Uni­versity to speak at the invitation of the student body president, constitutes one of the most flagrant violations of academic freedom in recent years. Flagrant as it is, it appears to be quite in the tradition of Southern University, whose Uncle Tom president has barred the re­registration of some 40 student leaders of recent anti-segregation demonstrations, and who has worked hand in hand with the racist police in Baton Rouge to intimimte such leaders.

Howard students have been fortunate in not being saddled with an Uncle Tom p1esident. Only recently, The Hilltop had the happy task of congratulating the administration, and par­ticularly President Nabrit for their fo1thright support of Project Awareness-at a tilll! when the rights of students to hear controversial speakers was under attack even in tl:e cos­mopolitan City Colleges of New York. When the presidents of those colleges were com­pelled, under an avalanche of studert and community protest, to reverse their speaker's ban, President Nabrit's position was, ih my view, gloriously vindicated. (And, of crurse, the Project Awareness debates have im?res­si vely vindicated themselves.) Freedom of speech, the right of assembll the

sacred right of peaceful protest against S(icial ·injustice-all of these civil liberties have teen eminently defended by the renowned civil rights attorney who now occupies the Presi­dent's chair at Howard University. His imu­guration considerably enhanced the reputaton of Howard as a source of leadership in he struggle for human rights generally and Negro freedom in particular. The fact that the Pr1s­ident's son, James Nabrit, III, is aiding in Dion Diamond's defense, can only add to the rep1-tation which we proudly bear.

Yet recent developments threaten to sta.n this reputation. A number of Howard studen;s gathered last week in front of the School of Religion to hear remarks by Charles McDev, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coord~ nating Committee, the Southern organizatioi whose role in the sit-in movement and in the current voter registration drive has won inter­national recognition. Mr. McDew had jus; emerged from a Baton Rouge dungeon. He had been arrested while bringing books and food to Dion.

The Administration's response to this demon­stration is solidarity with embattled students of the South was Mr. Carl Anderson's order for the group to disperse. The students' answer was unequivocal. They sang, "We Shall Not Be Moved." .

I stand squarely with the students. The real issue here is not merely one of legality. The students had tirelessly explored every pre­scribed channel to secure permission for the demonstration, only to be bureaucratically shuttled from one office to another until they had completed a frustrating circle. The issue is rather the policy of the Administration, which has decreed that the University shall not be "used as a base for social action."

I am frankly at a loss to understand this pol­icy. Howard students who have participated in protest activity have never claimed to speak for the University, only for themselves, so there can be no question of the University's having been "used," or of its official position having been compromised, or of its being liable for their actions.

There has been talk of forming Young Demo­crat and Young Republican clubs on campus. May we respectfully suggest that both of these political organizations and their adult coun­terparts are engaged in the profoundest "social action?" Would the Administration render itself ridiculous in the eyes of the nationwide college community by barring such clubs from campus with the same arguments it is using against the demonstration? Would the acceptance of such clubs by the Administra­tion mean acceptance of their views? Hun­dreds of colleges have answered, sanely, "of course not!"

The President has decreed that the campus shall not be used as a base for social action. But history has decreed otherwise. Universi­ties have been bases for social action since the Middle Ages, and in our own generation stu­dents of Hungary, South Korea, Poland and Spain have been in the forefront of the strug­gle for a better world. They exemplify the age-

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less inseparability of intellectual ferment and social ferment, of thought and action. The intellectually aware student quickly perceives the injustices of the system in which he lives and moves to act against them. He has no other base from which to act than his own campus.

The crisis generated on Southern Negro campuses by the bursting of a social move­ment against the vestigial bonds of adminis­tration-student relations may now be knock­ing on Howard's door. The knock was inevitable. The crisis is not. We know of no better way to avoid following in the footsteps of Southern University than by taking the advice given by Dr. Adolph Reed, professor of history and political science at that universi­ty to President Felton Clark, and we respect­fully submit his words for the consideration of Howard authorities:

"As a matter of fact, Mr. Clark, if you were to explain to your administrative superiors that you cannot channel nor control the currents of history, that young people called Negroes can no longer be expected passively to read of and be told of the platitudes in what Myrdal refers to as 'the American Creed,' and simultane­ously observe that functionally the 'Creed' is a mirage as it relates to themselves, the fac­ulty would likely support you to the hilt. .. " I strongly urge the Administration to ponder

these words carefully, for many of us are dis­quieted by reports of a 'crackdown' on stu­dents thought to be responsible for last week's demonstrations. Already Project Awareness has had the key to its Slowe Hall office con­fiscated by order of Administration officials on the grounds that the office was used by stu­dents who planned the demonstrations. To hinder Project Awareness in the midst of preparations for its next debate can only injure one of the most valuable enterprises on this campus.

And when will the Liberal Arts Student Council office be closed down? Doubtless some of the conspirators found their way into that office and there exchanged plans for the Rebellion in hushed whispers. In fact I recall having seen some of the culprits skulking around the Hilltop office!

Rumors are afloat that several students asso­ciated with the demonstration are about to be called in and grilled by University officials­indeed, this may have already happened by the time these words appear. Let us hope such rumors are false. Grillings may yield some interesting details about the Conspiracy and may intimidate some, but I submit that the authorities could better profit by an effort to understand the depth and significance of the phenomenon 011 which they have had only a partial glimpse.

One final point needs to be made. Hovering over this discussion like an ominous buzzard is the argument that Howard is financially dependent upon Congressional committees largely controlled by Southerners, and there­fore must be especially careful not to permit student activities that might antagonize these hostile elements. I have always thought this argument and exaggeration too often employed to rationalize many of the abnormal conditions that prevail here and have sug­gested a policy, via Dr. Reed, which would remove the obstacles to healthy protest activ­ity and yet relieve the university from any responsibility for such activity.

If I am wrong on this point, then Howard is in the same boat as other Southern Negro schools and we are all in trouble. For such ;;chools are suicidal. Ultimately they can have no valid purpose but to give birth to the kind of militant leadership that will destroy the very need for such colleges. This, then, is the ter­rible paradox that casts a strange shadow over our educational experiences. The men who preside over such institutions are not to be envied. I know that I speak for the demon­strators when I say that our sympathy for their positions is not factitious, and we sincerely want to join them in evolving new attitudes and policies that will accommodate the new­and inexorable-forces that are at work upon our generation and that permeate our thinking and our actions. Institutions that do not grow and change, like living organisms, will crum­ble and die. And of one thing we are certain: however many new buildings are constructed on our campus, however many instructors are added to the payrolls, however many new stu­dents are enrolled-there can be no healthy growth and change at Howard University except as there are those among us whose answer to injustice and intimidation is "We Shall Not Be Moved!"

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distinct heritage lines and fami-ly history. Senior Al Barber · explains how once he meets someone who is Cape Verdean,

l"erched on the Fine Arts steps, he asks questions regarding two friends begin conversing in which island their family is from . their native tongue. "Un de ke bu and their family last name. sta: bai mas tar de?" Heads turn "Yi h ou ave to know who you are anl! many faces ponder what Ian- and .where you came from in gu'age the two are speaking. order to know where you are Some assume they must be going," said Cape Verdeanjunior sp~aking Spanish by looking at Maria Monteiro. "We must keep : their light complexions. Token our history alive and pass our by curiosity, one student steps up knowledge of the culture along to the ladies and asks them their to our peers via teaching, start-nalionality. Flattered by his inter- ing clubs and programs." The est, they reply Cape Verdean. students have taken this concept

Cape Verde consists of several to heart and formed a Cape · small islands located off the Verdean Student Association. western bulge of Africa. Misce- The club's main objective is to genation between early Par- create a networking system so · tuguese settlers and their African students can practice the Jan-slaves forged a distinct Cape guage and learn about their his- · Verdean nationality with its own tory. However, "The club isn't . highly individual culture and Ian- just for Cape Verdeans. We are · guage, known as Krioulo. In all of African decent and need to 1974, the country finally broke make a conscious effort to keep free from Portuguese rule and in touch with our roots," Barber , gained its independence. said.

There are more Cape Verdeans In the Cape Verdean Student · residing outside the islands than Association, the students now actually living there. The major- have the opportunity to celebrate ity of the islanders migrated to all that is part of their culture. the United States in the late '60s, Each meeting begins with a brief when immigration regulations conversation spoken in their were most lenient. The Cape native tongue. For those who .

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Wo1:llen of all ~es have been drawn to dubs that feature exotic male dancers like those above. On Sundays and Thursdays women--including some Howard students-file mto the Mirage, a South East nightclub to feed a lbrbidden appetite. ·

Ve,dean families created tight cannot speak the language, a knit communities primarily in vocabulary sheet is distributed. ------------- that putting a little cash in a strip- remember seeing him for the first the New England area. Traditional dishes like icatxupai . By BRANDI FORTE per's g-string is mandatory if he is time.

going to go back again, soon as these exams are over," she said.

There are approximately 50 stu- (a hearty beans and greens stew) · Hilltop Staff Writer doing his job. "Cowboy still sticks in my mind. de)lts of Cape Verdean decent are prepared for everyone to : "I come to The Mirage to spend all Believe me, I wanted to ride him and

Woodson said that a lot of times women are so caught up with gen­der roles that they don't allow them­selves to enjoy life. They try to stay within the confines of what people think women are supposed to do.

hete on campus. Because they enjoy. Since music plays a major Lust, sexual appeal, and eagerness my money. Sometimes I feel like forget all my troubles," she said. are scattered and few, they try to role in the culture, some stu- to see forbidden things capture the it's a holiday, and I am giving my lit- Not only did Cowboy make some find comfort with each other. dents teach the others how to essence of the male strip club. For tie boys gifts," laughs Amali Farid, forget their troubles, but a few mar-Cape Verdean sophomore Ana perform rhythmic dances like women who are CEOs, hair stylists, a 31-year-old female who frequents ried women forgot who they had to Paula Monteiro admits that she batunk and fu-na-na. salespersons, and college students, The Mirage. go home to at night. His honey-has approached students she The club plans to meet every going to the strip club is an expres- On one October night, a dancer brown-sugar biceps, six pack, and

"I don't think there is a problem with women going to strip clubs. Women need to express their sexu­ality," said Woodson.

thQught may be Cape Verdean. other Monday at 6,30 p.m. in . sion, a liberation movement, and who goes by the alias of Cowboy gyrating activity captivated a group ·"When I meet someone who is room 244 in the CB Powell nothing different from what many was the most requested stripper. of black women as if he were the Cape Verdean, I feel like we are building. The group hopes to set men participate in on regular basis. The dancer had the ladies melting new and improved 1999 Lincoln a family. We can relate to each up pen pals for kids in D.C. to Reminiscent of Ice Cube's film in their seats, especially the Howard Navigator with sparkling gold rims.

As repetitions of "take it off," and "I got what you need baby," vibrated against the walls and trav­eled through the smoke-filled room, the women shed all inhibi­tions and allowed themselves to

otl\er because we share the same communicate with the children , Players Club, The Mirage, a south- women, who looked as if Cowboy's Junior marketing major Symantha culture and similar experiences," of Cape Verde. They also plan to · east strip club, is patronized by voluptuous body had them hypno- Watson said she recently visited the shi, said. coordinate several social events · women on Thursday and Sunday tized. popular hangout for the frrst time,

<!>ther Cape Verdean students where everyone can come and : evenings. Attracting females as Howard junior and Business but it won't be her last. a;,mpt t? create bonds with one enjoy the music and food of the young as 19-years-old, to 60-year- Finance major Ayana Woodson said "I went to The Mirage about a anpther 1n order to trace their Cape Verdean culture. old grandmothers, women leave all that Cowboy left a deep impression month ago to celebrate my friend's

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By KIMOTHY K. BROWN Hilltop Staff Writer

Tfie hit cartoon South Park is quickly becoming pol!ular among Howard University students. Tak­ing_off where Beavis & Butthead and The Simp­sons left off, this series is not your average car­tooh .

s Juth Park, which airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m. on Comedy Central, goes boldly where no oti¢r cartoon has ever gone before. It takes bold strioes to offend every race, gender, religion and lif4 tyle. It devotes entire episodes to explicit language and blasphemy, but many Howard stu­dents find it hilarious.

S~t in the Colorado town of South Park, the irk­some cast of characters are mostly foul-mouthed elelnentary school children who seem ambivalent tov.!ards ridicule and death.

S~uth Park features a television show hosted by Jeshs, a transsexual and racist parent, an inaudi­ble:io.d who gets killed during every episode, and a lii ing piece of "dung" that carols and campaigns forl:righ-fiber diets.

S~dents seem to ignore the show's blatant racism and gross story line. Instead, some appre­ciale it for its clever and satirical nature.

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at @!hers, but themselves as well. This cartoon all~ws us to do that," said junior biology major Keyin Stewart.

Stewart also finds it amazing that South Park seems to discriminate against blacks, whites, Jews and homosexuals without regard to any no!f-worthy opposition from these groups.

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dents was Warner Brothers' Pinky & The Brain, a cartoon about two talking lab mice--one bent on world domination and the other a total idiot. However, with the emergence of South Park, Pinky & The Brain's popularity has quietly faded away.

Since Howard's dorm rooms are not equipped with cable, students go to considerable lengths to keep up with the program.

"In the East Towers, people borrow my volumes of [South Park] episodes all the time without returni1_1g them," said Stewart.

Throughout the school year, several dorms have hosted South Park marathons. It's clear that South Park's popularity has transcended all aspects of campus society.

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The two creators met in a film studies coursb while attending the University of Colorado. Aftdr receiving several accolades for their witty comedic shorts, the pair decided to get togeth!ir and create an unusual type of cartoon based on their hometowns of Littleton and Conifer, Colci. Although a new cartoon may dominate next year~ college must see TV, South Park certainly look[s like it will remain popular-if only among an underground culture-for the remainder of th~ '90s. I

BY IRA PORTER Hilltop Staff Writer

At an early age Shandra McDonald had a disturbing experience. It was this experience, involving a middle school teacher, that inspired McDon­ald to write her thesis film "Claudia Makes a Difference." The film tells the story of a 13-year-old African American girl who is mistreated by a racist white teacher. In the end, with the support of two of her best friends, one black and one white, and the help of another white teacher, she overcomes her tumultuous circumstances .

For her work, 29-year-old McDonald won the Directors Guild of Amer­ica award in a student minority film competition, tying for frrst place. Along with the award, McDonald received a $1,200 in cash and 2,000 feet of film. She also flew to Los Angeles for a screening of her film .

McDonald, a recent alum of Howard University's graduate depart­ment of Radio TV and Film, explained why she was inspired to cre­ate the movie. "Claudia's story is my story and that of so many peo­ple from my generation," said McDonald. "I refuse to be denied of my own experiences."

McDonald wrote, produced, directed, and edited the film by herself. She said directing is her frrst love and she plans on making it her career. "I've always been directing and telling stories ever since I was a little girl," McDonald said.

She wants to write about the many facets of black people that Holly­wood does not explore. McDonald believes that many stories are over­due. "I feel a strong obligation to our people; our stories are more than just violence, crime, and drugs," McDonald said.

McDonald cited the difficult task of getting publicity for her work and offered some advise to students aspiring to work in the industry. "Write about what you know ... Always believe in yourself, in your story, and per­severe. One of the most challenging parts about ftlmmaking is perse­verance; you got to be a fighter," added McDonald.

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You Don't Want To Know! Stop By Room 112 [ 'I Still Know What Tuu Did Last Summer' Stinks

By JOUN-JOHN Wltl.lAMS IV Hilltop Staff Writer

Last fall, audiences got "hooked" by / Know What You Did Last Summer. It was raw, hip, and fresh. The movie had Generation X'ers across the country beg­ging for more. It was only titling that there would be a sequel to 1he $125 million box-office smash.

I K11ow What lou Did Last Summer had the audience at the edge of their seats after last year's ending. It made everyone wondered what happened to Ben Willis, the man with the hook, who sliced or gutted anyone who got in the way of his revenge oo the group of teenagers who hit him with their car and dumped him in the ocean 10 gel rid of the evidence.

But what audiences were treated to this year was 96 minutes of pure rubbish. Sequels are usually a disap­pointment, and / Still Know is no exception. [ had my first reservations about the movie when I learned that mastermind Kevin Williamson, who wrote Scream, Scream 2, I K11ow What You Did Last Summer, and the WB hit Dawson :r Creek would not be a part of this movie. But, I brushed ii aside and said that it would nol be that hard 10 make a good sequel.

In short, the plot was horrible in every sense of the word. It was juvenile to say the least. The themes were copy-cattish, or just down right horrible.

I Still Know takes place one year after the horrific murders in Julie James' (Jennifer Love Hewitl) home town. Julie is attending college in Boston, and is still haunted by the terrors of the summer before. Her grades are slipping, she has become delusional, and her relationship with long-time steady Ray Bronson (Freddie Prince, Jr.) is on the ropes. When her best friend/roommate Karla Wilson (singer Brandy) wins tickets to the Bahamas for the fourth of July weekend, Julie accepts. After failing to convince Ray 10 go on the trip, Karla invites Will Benson (Matthew Settle) 10 take Ray's place, as well as her boyfriend Tyrell Martin (Mekhi Phifer).

Upon arriving at the plush tropical paradise, the group learns that their vacation falls on 1l1c same day as the start of the hurricane season. All the guests have left, nod the island is deserted with the exception of the hotel crew. What follows is a gang of murders by the man with the hook. There were a few good death scenes, including my favorite, the death of a certain black cast member. Not even this was enough to give this movie a passing grade. The ending was terrible-­it foreshadowed yet another sequel.

I wonder what the next sequel wou ld be called? " I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. Again'' or perhaps my personal "ghetto fabulous .. favorite, " I Still Know Whal Had Happened Last Summer .. ? (You get my drift). A word of advice: gel Kevin Williamson 10 write the next movie. If anyone can sal­vage this mess, he can. But, after seeing this one, I doubt he would want to. All in all,/ Still Know blows. Save your money.

N EW RATING SYSTEM: We at The Hilltop believe in empowering the student. For that reason, we have given our cadre of music and movie reviewers the power to Validate and Purge, Just as the power-wielding sorcerers in the Administration Building have.

Conceived by junior biology major Kevin D. Stewart, it's new and something that is uniquely Howard! If we find the CD or movie is agreeable, we will VALIDA TE it. But if it stinks to high heaven then

it will be PURGED from our gotta-get-it list. Simple, right? Yeah, we know, it's going to take some getting used to. But if you can adapt to registering for class­

es over the phone and computerized ID cards that also let you into buildings then we are pretty sure that you will survive. Relax, change is good. - The Editor

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Artist: 112 Album: Room 112 Hilltop View: l'alidated

Members of the Bad Boy Entertainment recording group 112 have been doing more than lounging around in thelr rooms. Instead, they have been work­ing on Room 112, the group's sophomore album. The album looks to exceed the success of the

group's self-tilled debut, which, despite a number five position on Billboard's R&B char1s, sold only 974,000 copies, just missing platinum status.

Room I 12, which was released Tuesday, shows the group's diversity through 19 soulful tracks. The majority of the album was wriuen and produced by the group, with help from Stevie J, J-Dub, and the album's executive producer. Sean "Puffy" Combs.

Fans expecting another ballad-heavy sequel 10 the first album are in for a surprise. The Atlanta-based quartet of Q, Daron, Mike and Slim offer the same harmonized vocals that made their debut a success, but have traded some of their now-famous love bal­lads such as "Cupid," and "Now Thal We're Done," for upbeat dance grooves. The result is an album that is sure to get plenty of play in the club as well as in the bedroom.

Songs such as "Anywhere," a seductive mid-tempo track coupled with the group ·s smooth vocals, display I 12'sability to make heads nod. Other favorable songs include "Be With You," "Stay With Me," and the group ·s current single "Love Me" featuring Mase.

Though the group has included more dance tracks on the album, songs like "Funny Feelings" and "Your Letter" show that the group still possesses a talent for making exceptional Jove ballads. "For A While," a song featuring Faith Evans, blends her sweet soulful vocals with the group ·sown silky sound.

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you nel'er showed" sig11/B111 it was right there in the lines i11sidel)o11r Le11er. .. "

This combination of slow jams and dance tunes 1 should help push the album above the platinum ,, plateau. The collaboration of creative cffons and * soulful singing definitely makes stopping by Room 112 worthwhile. f'

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1---------------By K1Mon1, K. BROWN Another song of note is ,.To ,\II M} Thug Ni-er<.··

fca\uring , ariou" No Limit rappc~. 11,is i, ano\het ~ well-produced produc\ of Bea~ By The Pound. I\ rec- ~ ognized friends of No Limi1 and shows appreciatioQ for bluck men who ·'keep it rea1:· Artist: Total

Album: Kima, Keisha and Pam Hilltop View: Validated

Hip hop's bad girls arc at it again. They ha,•e returned to the music scene with their blazing second album entitled Kima, Keisha. and Alm. With Missy Elliot producing and writing almost all of the J 8-tracks, this album definitely can­not go wrong.

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The album begins with Total's first single, ''Trippin' ," in which the trio spits sexual lyrics over a bouncy dance track that is sure 10 gel you out of your seats and onto the dance floor. The vibe contin-

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' 'Do Something," the houest song on the album, begins with rap artist, Mocha, dropping her ill lyrics, and Total and Missy singing the hook: "I know my 111011 s i11 there, you best to pttl him 011 the phone/ Cause I'm out in your. from yard and I'm very pissed off."

Total wi ll even satisfy rock fans with the hard track entitled "Rock Track," produced by none other than Puff Daddy.

To show their versatility, Kima, Keisha. and Pam team up with the sweet vocals of Kelly Price for the smooth slow song "Rain." Other smooth tracks on the album

include "Press Rewind," featuring Carl Thomas of Bad Boy, and "I Don·, Wanna Smile:· Even the legendary Heavy D gets down fora hot song entitled "Most Beau­tiful."

Except for some explicit interludes, you will definitely . be satisfied with this one. Total, Puffy, and Missy have l created a hip hop masterpiece. Platinum plaques and j plenty of stacks are the only things coming Total's way. I

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Artist : The Gmnbino Family Album: Gheuo Organized I/ii/top View: Validated

With an already impressive and growing roster of rap­pers, No Limit Records introduces their latest group, The Gambino Family. This quartet of 1eenagers should impress die-hard No Limit fans with their debut ·'Ghc1-10 Organized ...

Growing up in the New Orleans neighborhood of Parkway, Gotti, p·heno, Regginelli and Mclecior hus­tled their way into the rap game. Goui and Reggincl­li·s firs1 cousin, Master P. promised to give the group a record deal once he started hi s record label. In true Master P form, he Jived up 10 hi s promise and signed the group 10 No Limit Records.

Label wild man Mystikal contributes to another notable song, "Only a·, Ride·· 111 true ~l)>liknt form, he s1rcngthcns an otherwi,e lyric.ti I) \\Cal.. ,ong, com­ing in u1 the end to Ji,en things up. The beat on tha · track is not the best. but Mystiknl seems 10 rap well with any beat. , r

The Gambino Family does get serious in the song ''My Childhood," which reflects on the trials and tribulation, of gro" ing up in the New Orleans ghQI· 10s. It should ha,e emotions flowing the same way tfte hit "I Miss My Homics" did.

Overall, "Gheuo Organized,. is an album that should grow on fans of No Limit. It might not jump out as a hit at first. but eventually it ,hould have clubs from the Dirty South to the West Co,"1 jumping for joy.

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r d . ll)anage to surprise us once again. Percy Miller also kpown as Master P, rap rrjogul and entrepreneur, fipally has a chance of living his lifelong dream of playing

' . professional basketball. Mas-ter P has signed a contract

'· with the Ft. Wayne Fury of Indiana.

Miller, a former high school stat in New Orleans, La., is trying to make the Conti­nental Basketball Associa­tion (CBA), one step below the National Basketball Association (NBA). At 6'3 and 195 pounds, Miller is built for basketball. Master P's college career was short. As a walk-on at the Univer­sity of Houston, he injured himself and later withdrew.

In addition to playing bas­ketball, Master P is quickly emerging as a sports busi­nessman. Last year, he start­ed 'No Limit Sports Man­agement, which already represents four NBA play­ers, including Derek Ander­son of the Cleveland Cava­liers and Ron Mercer of the Boston Celtics. Both players along with artists from No Lynit Records live in a dor­"!ttory in Baton Rouge, La.

'What I offer my players is that I show them how to start up their own businesses and hqw to prepare themselves for the future," Miller told The New York Times.

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the Atlantic City Seagulls in the United States Basketball League (USBL), and boxing sensation Roy Jones, Jr., who owns a CBA team, have both tried their hands at pro ball.

In September, Forbes Mag­azine placed Master Pat No. 10 on its list of highest paid entertainers, ahead of such people as Sean "Puffy" Combs, Celine Dion and the Spice Girls.

However, years of non­physical activity can hurt Miller in the long run. But not to worry, says Miller, who regularly overcomes the odds.

Master P and his younger brother, Vyshonn "Silkk the Shocker," participated in a charity basketball game at the University of Houston three weeks ago. Playing with NBA stars such as Stephon Marbury, Nick Van Exel, Rasheed Wallace and Anfernee Hardaway, Master · P scored 22 points.

Head Coach Keith Smart of the Ft. Wayne Fury was pleased with Miller's ball­handling skills and court vision. However, he thinks Miller's success must be kept in perspective.

"He's a born leader," said Smart. "He can handle the ball well on the fast break."

It will probably be difficult for Master P to get any real playing time since the Fury has two talented point guards: Damon Bailey and Moochie Norris, two former 1996 NBA draft picks.

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le~d of other superstars turn• in'g to professional basket­ball. R&B singer R.Kelly, wµo played last season with

It remains to be seen whether or not Master P can be successful at his quest for professional basketball glory. But like other Master P ven­tures, this one will surely be "bout it, bout it!" Master P, founder of No Limit Records, recently signed with the Ft Wayne Fury of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA).

t.. By THEO SPENCER Hilltop Staff Writer

Do you know why the NBA season has been canceled until Nov. 30, 1998? Even the most casual sports fan cljn tell you the NBA is experiencing a lockout. Do you kJ;low why there is a lockout? This is a question most p~ople could care less about answering-they just wµnt to see basketball. Well, for those of you who are stjll wondering what the hold-up is, this is the article fcl,r you. Think of this as your introductory course in wPY the NBA season is taking so long to get started.

fhe NBA lockout is the product of an unresolved wprk agreement between team owners and the NBA Pl~yers Association. After the 1998 playoffs ended, NifA owners decided they were not going to allow pJ;ayers to play unless all parties came to an agreement b¢fore the season. Basically, the failure to reach this agreement lead to no basketball play for October or Npvember. If an agreement is not reached soon, December and possibly the remainder of the NBA sea­so'ti will be lost.

During the '80s, NBA owners decided there should be ..._:1 salary cap on players' salaries. A salary cap wpuld help small NBA franchises compete with big­g~r franchises for free agents and control players' ask­iq& prices.

~ecause the Boston Celtics had already signed many p\ltyers, when Larry Bird started negotiating his con­tract, the Celtics realized they could not sign him and cqmply with the salary cap. Jne Celtics pleaded with the league to make an

eJ!ception to the cap. The owners decided that if an ath-

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lete is considered a franchise player, the player should receive the salary asked for. Thus, the Larry Bird Exception was born. The Larry Bird Exception allows teams to pay their players any amount.

During the '90s, owners noticed rookies' salaries were escalating. The NBA decided that '95 would be the frrst year of the rookie salary cap. Essentially, an NBA rookie was guaranteed money depending on his position in the first round of the draft. He was also guar­anteed a three year contract and free agency.

Unproven college players started leaving school early. College players confident about making first round NBA draft pick began to leave college to make money. Because it is hard to determine the ability of a player after three years in the pros, owners use the Bird exception to sign a player they think may be good.

Well, no NBA basketball means at least one thing: NHL hockey is going to have a couple million more fans.

By KIMOTHY K. BROWN Hilltop Staff Writer

Second-year running back David Johnson ran for three touchdowns and quarterback Ted White threw for four JlS the Howard Bison rolled past the visiting Mor­gan State Bears, 69-3, on Nov. 14 in Greene Stadium.

The Bison (6-4) were seeking to win their third con­secutive game and hoping to remain in contention for the Heritage Bowl. Morgan State entered the game with a 1-6 record.

Howard began the rout early on as sophomore running back Jermaine Hutchinson sprinted down-field on his way to a 58-yard touchdown, minutes into the frrst quar­ter. White contributed to the scoring by hitting receiv­er Elijah Thurmon on a 20-yard touchdown pass, giv­ing the Bison a commandmg 14-0 lead at the end of the first quarter of play.

The second quarter was a carbon copy of the first: Howard's offense kept scoring while the defense held Morgan State at bay. White engineered an impressive 17-play, 81-yard drive, capped off by a 1-yard touch­down run on a quarterback bootleg. Then, White managed to throw a 78-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Toyas Rainey to extend Howard's lead to 27. 0. However, placekicker Jason Walker's extra-point attempt failed. The end of the half saw White toss his third touchdown pass as he connected with running back Stuart Broome on a 2-yard touchdown pass. Broome then ran for a 2-point conversion to salvage Walker's miss. Halftime came with Howard holding

a 35-0 advantage. Morgan State scored its only points of the game early

in the third quarter when placekicker Cody Vasquez made a 25-yard field goal. The Bison scored two addi­tional touchdowns in the third quarter. First, running back Tyrone Lewis scored on an 11-yard touchdown run. Johnson scored his first touchdown when he ran up the seam for a 46-yard score.

Johnson added two more touchdown runs of 9 and 49 yards in the final quarter. He ended the game with a career-high 159 yards on 13 attempts. Fellow sophomore runner Jermaine Hutchinson added 84 yards. Bison head coach Steve Wilson said the duo's success was a pre­view of next year.

"It's good to see, they'll be part of the group that's the bulk of our runrung offense next year," said Wilson.

The defense was also impressive, holding the Bears to only 143 total yards, despite Morgan State running back Jerome Hinton gaining 116 yards on 20 carries. Quar­terback Willie McGirt was only 6 of 17 for 44 yards and 2 interceptions.

As a result of his four touchdown passes, White became the 4th all-time leailing passer in Division I-M with 9,466 yards and 90 touchdowns.

Greene Stadium was treated to a post-game perfor­mance by Southwest DeKalb High School of Decatur,

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contention when Bethune-Cookman defeated Norfolk State. However, the team will look to end the season on a winning note when they face Delaware State tomor­row in Greene Stadium.

Melvin. Certified trainer Reginald athlete to attain at certain level of Dr. Diane Davis of Bowie State of therapy on Wonsley undoubt- panelists did a good job of I By FARAH ANTOINE B~tler, Jr., one of the six panelists, mental stability to heal completely. Un1vers1ty spoke about the psy- edly got the attention of all par- expressing diverse ways that an

Hilltop Staff Writer said the conference was "very He tnade reference to the stress chological effects of injury on ath- ticipants. injured athlete can heal.

Members of the physical therapy aiid physical education departments held a conference last Friday in Biirr gymnasium to address the treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.

Among the panelists were for­mer Washington Redskins player O_tis Wonsley, Alice Cornelison, R,N, and personal trainer Dana -

enr1ch1ng" and acknowledged the that the injured athlete has to deal letes. According to Davis, many More thanl20 Howard faculty fact that 1n attendance were "peo- with. Physical injury often termi- athletes are not mentally prepared members and students attended. pie from all walks treating mind, nates contracts that a team has to deal with their injuries. As a One of the directors was Dr. Mar-body, and soul." made with the injured athlete, result, the athletes return to the jorie Leppo, a professor in the phys-

Wonsley gave his own personal financial troubles soon arise, and sport before they're fully recov- ical education department. account of the physical as well as the athlete's self-esteem is often ered, which causes re-injury. Co-director Dr. Jerome Danoff emotional _therapy that was neces- affected negatively as the athlete Cornelison gave her account of of the physical therapy depart-sary for him to recover. In 1986, becomes dependent on others to therapeutic touch as a way of ment was also pleased with the Wonsley suffered a neck injury perform simple tasks. Spiritual improving athletic injury during conference, saying that "we met which cost him his career. His lee- growth thus becomes mandatory rehabilitation. Her demonstration our goals (in this) heavy discus-lure highlighted the need for an for the athlete's full recovery. of the therapeutic touch as a form sion". According to Davis, the six

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Howard University's men's soccer team defeated #3 seeded Univ. of Missouri at Kansas City in the Mid-Continent Conference in Valparaiso, Ind., 4 to 1, last Sunday. The Bison also played Saturday against #1 seeded Valparaiso in the semifinals and defeated them 3 to 2.

Assistant Coach Curtis Landy said, "The team played well at different times of the game. Overall it was a good

tournament. We were lucky to come out victorious."

Forward Gregory Simmonds was named Most Valuable Player of the conference after scoring five goals-two against Valparaiso on Saturday and three on Sunday against Missouri-Kansas City. The Bison who made the All Tournament team were Raymond Goodlett, Jonathan Rutland, Gregory Simmonds and Carlington Clark.

Commenting on his team's performance in the con­ference, goalie Nigel Burgess said, "We rose to the occasion and put away our chances skillfully and defended very well throughout the tournament to defend our conference title."

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It seems nothing has gone right for Bill Gates, the nation's richest man and the founder of Microsoft. After Gates testified in an August deposition, the Justice Depart­ment, which started the antritrust ligation Oct. I 9, claims that Microsoft, the maker of the Win­dows program, which is used by the vast majority of nations com­puter users, has been monopoliz­ing the computing industry.

James Barksdale, the president of Netscape Communication, testified that on June 21, 1995, Microsoft pressured his company to help divide the browser market by mak­ing it only for computers on which Windows was not installed, thus eliminating competition between the companies. He also stated Microsoft threatened to withhold technical information that Netscape needed if the company rejected the offer. David Boies, the justice

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Breakthrough discoveries in brain cell growth could lead to possible treatments for brain and spinal cord irtjures and diseases that affect the nervous system.

Organs such as the brain and spinal cord are composed of spe­cialized cells called neurons that transmit signals from one location in the body to another. When humans reach a certain age, growth and cell division of these neuron cells subsides.

When we sustain damage to these organs, such as a severed spinal cord leading to paralysis, they typ­ically cannot repair themselves. Treatment for stroke victims and those who suffer from neurode­generative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's is lim­ited, but researchers hope that these new fmdings will lead to improved treatment and possible cures.

The Oct. 3 I Washington Post reported several new discoveries in brain cell growth. A group of researchers, led by neuroscientist Evan Y. Snyder of Harvard Uni­versity. were able to isolate from a human fetus a certain type of brain cell called neural stem cells that can "multiply indefinitely in laborato­ry dishes and develop into all the

department's trial attorney, made the accusation that after Netscape's refusal, Microsoft set out to destroy the company by influencing other companies to abandon distributing Netscape's browser.

During the same time, Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser software was in competi­tion with Netscape's browser. When Internet Explorer purchases straggled behind the industry giant, Microsoft proceeded to include Internet Explorer in its Windows operating system. This tactic allowed customers to have the browser for free, eliminating the need for Netscape Navigator.

But this is only a small piece of the evidence that the government is using to suggest retaliation from Microsoft towards Netscape. Microsoft is also being accused of threatening Apple Computers, Inc. Apple says that Microsoft made it clear that it would withhold a version of Microsoft's Office program if Apple did not agree to abandon use of Netscape's browser on its PCs.

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major kinds of human brain cells." The team used the brain cells of

a 15-week-old fetus, keeping them alive for the past two years. These cells were tracked using a "sophis­ticated molecular fingerprinting system" which determined that they were able to develop into the major types of brain cells. These findings were reported in the November issue of Nature Biotechnology.

In another related experiment, Ronald D. G. McKay and Oliver Brus tie of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in Bethesda injected human fetal neural cells into the brains of developing rat embryos. These cells became "intertwined with many of the rat's own cells."

Previously, researchers have injected, in vain, brain cells from aborted fetuses to test for their effect on the brain. The problem with these experiments was that the cells were too mature to be re-designated for another specif­ic job. Scientists believe that all brain cells develop from the neural stem cells. By isolating these cells before they are desig­nated to a specific function is the key to the success of the recent experiments.

Scientists have injected neural stem cells into newborn rats with "a condition resembling Tay­Sachs disease." In humans, the

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rren of America Online, Inc., testified that his company issued the Netscape Navigator browser to its clients until Microsoft offered to place a shortcut to the AOL pro­gram on the Windows desktop in exchange for the distribution of Internet Explorer. AOL agreed. The quality of the Microsoft product, Colburn stated, was not a factor.

Colburn also stated in court that he was the author of an internal memo that quoted Gates as saying to AOL, "How much do we need to pay you to screw Netscape? This is your lucky day."

Although a large amount of evi­dence against Microsoft has been brought forth in the trial so far, the prosecution has far from proven its case. A major setback for the jus­tice department, according to Microsoft, occurred when Microsoft lawyer John Warden cross-examined Netscape's Barks­dale. He presented the fact that, despite the prosecution's image of Netscape as the victim of Microsoft's attacks, business has been going very well for Netscape,

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disease, which is caused by the inability of brain cells to produce a enzyme crucial for the break­down of a certain lipid (a sub­stance related to fats), often leads to the death of the afflicted indi­vidual within a few years of birth. The cells injected into the rats were able to migrate properly to different regions of the brain, and they produced the proper enzyme to prevent the Tay-Sachs condi­tion. It is not known whether these cells will continue to work into adulthood. However, the results still imply a possible therapeutic use of these cells in combating Tay-Sachs disease in humans.

Researchers have also attempt­ed other experiments, some of which attempt to determine the effect of neural stem cells on mice that have inherited syndromes of the nervous system that mimic human diseases such as sclerosis.

The injection of fetal brain cells into rats raises ethical con­cerns for some. The women who agreed to donate their fetal tis­sues for research were not told the brain cells would be inte­grated into rat brains.

Yet these findings could bene­fit mankind by leading scien­tists to a "renewable source of human brain cells" able to treat a variety of nervous system­related conditions.

which gained 15 million new cus­tomers in '97.

The government also has yet to prove that the alleged monopoly by Microsoft has had any effects on customers. Warden made that point by asking AOL's Colburn whether the accessibility of Inter­net Explorer on AOL has been bad for AOL users. Colburn replied that it had not.

During a recent interview with ABC News correspondent Kevin Newman, Gates said that the jus­tice department is setting out to twist the competitive spirit of Microsoft into something illegal. Gates asserts that it is not. "[It] is capitalism at work for consumers. The rules aren't designed to protect our competitors or to make sure their feelings don't get hurt if some­one says, 'yes, we're competing.' They're designed to make prod­ucts and the PC industry deserves an A plus in that respect."

Though Gates will not be a wit­ness in the trial, exerts of a tape of his oral deposition, taken in August, were played for the court.

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Imagine you wake up and it is Jan. 1, 2000. As you begin your day you try to turn on a light, but there is no power. You go to check for the morning paper, but it is not there. You try to turn on the water, but there is no pressure. No it's not the West Towers, it's the year2000! To top it all off, you receive a bill from Howard saying that your tuition is 99 years overdue.

These are just a few of the sce­narios that are being predicted by some computer programmers and analysts. This impending problem is better known as the Year 2000 (Y2K) Bug. The Y2K problem was discussed in an article in the October issue of Popular Science. But just what is the Y2K bug, and what effect will it have on you?

The Y2K problem is the result of years of shortcuts programmers have taken to save computer mem­ory. Especially at risk are main­frame computer systems, firmware that controls many facets of man­ufacturing, and older personal computers (PCs) which run on outdated programming languages such as COBOL. Instead of show­ing years as four digits (i.e. 1998), years appear in computer code as two digits (i.e. 98). The "19" is understood. That means when the year 2000 rolls around, computers will think the "00" means "1900."

The problem is that society has become computer dependent. They control everything from defense systems to electric power

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grids to our homes. The bad data that would be sent out could cause a credit card bill that is 99 years overdue, busy phone lines, inter­rupted e-mail due to electricity blackouts, bare local supermarket shelves, and even, as the article suggests, your grandmother get­ting "a notice to enter kinder­garten." To make things worse, the money in your bank account could disappear.

Small banks are lagging in keep­ing up with the changes. Although the industry says that all your money is safe, you should keep copies of old financial statements, including credit cards, invest­ments, loans and tax records, to be on the safe side.

Although air traffic control, the Social Security Administration, and military missiles use comput­ers, they will probably not be affected, but some things such as publicly owned utilities could.

In United States' hospitals, med­ical records could be lost, IV feed­ers could malfunction, and dialy­sis machines could shut down. Pacemakers and other medical implants will not be affected.

l\1acintosh computers will have no problems. IBM-compatible PCs built before 1996 with Pentium or older chips may. Versions of Win­dows (3.1 and older Windows 95) will need software updates.

The Y2K bug could cause prob­lems for Howard in many forms. Will records be lost on students' fmancial status? Will the comput­ers in Howard's resnet labs crash? Will students' class schedules be purged by the Y2K? These are just

also disputed claims that Microsoft made any anti-competitive deals or propositions to any corporation.

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a few of the questions Howard should be concerned with as the millennium approaches.

A large number of programmers are racing to beat the clock to fix the Y2K bug. Many companies are being formed·to solve this spe-cific problem. ·

A simple f,x can be very easy: "Just find each date field in a piece of code and expand it to four digits." The article suggests that the problem is that programmers are not willing to invest the enormous amount of time and testing that is required.

Programmers have developed shortcuts to alleviate this problem. One the most popular methods is called windowing. Instead of expanding the year fields to four digits, "the existing two-digit field is assigned two windows that define the century." Digits that fall between 50 and 99 in the year field are interpreted as occurring in the 20th century, while numbers between 00 and 49 are interpreted as the 21st century. Programmers do not have to expand every data field, which saves time. The dis­advantage of this is that it is only a short-term solution that will have to be fixed before 2050.

Another alternative is called enc,q>­sulation. It works by setting com­puters back by 28 years. The 1972 calendar is exactly like that of 2000. This may work until we reach 2100.

Analysts are concerned that pro­grammers are creating shortcuts that could cause us to spend years trying to correct them. Yet this seems to be the bnly way to meet the demand for fixing the Y2K problem before the millennium.

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Administrators around the coun­try have been trying to find ways to increase the amount of minorities who obtain graduate degrees in the scientific fields. Many have pumped funds into various pro­grams to achieve these results.

A program in the Department of Biology at Howard has been doing some remarkable things with very little financial support when it comes to the training of future biol­ogists.

For the past seven years, Howard University. The University of the District of Columbia, and the USDA-Forest Service have been running a Forest Biology Program. The program uses a combination of

field experience, formal instruc­tion, internships, high faculty to student ratios, research projects, and presentation experience to encourage undergraduate minority students to consider graduate degrees in biology.

Professors of Biology Dr. Raymond Petersen, head of the Forest Biology Program, and Dr. Richard Duffield, the program coordinator, have been with the program since it began.

Each summer a one-week field course is held in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. This is central to the success of the program.

"When we tell students that we are going to the forest, they believe that they will be roughing it out in tents. The students are provided with a room in a cabin that may be better than their own bedrooms," Dr.

Duffield said. This past summer, the course was

taught with the help of Howard fac­ulty members. Raymond L. Petersen, Richard M. Petersen, Muriel Poston, George Middendorf, and Mary McKenna of the Depart­ment of Biology taught various aspects of forest ecology during the course. The dedication of these pro­fessors to their students can be seen with the addition of Dr. Lafayette

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During the field course 25 stu­dents are divided into two tiers. Tier I students, usually sophomores or juniors, complete a series of field laboratory exercises in plant iden­tification, entomology, hydrology, forest ecology and mycology. Tier II students (those who have com­pleted Tier I or first year graduate

students) work on research projects . with faculty mentors and act as peer-mentors for the Tier I students. Tier II students continue their research projects during the fol­lowing academic year.

The selection of students for admission is based on their demon­strated interest in biology. A high grade point average is not neces­sary, and all course-related expens­es are paid for by the program.

Of the approximately 150 students who have participated in the pro­gram over the past seven years, 15 percent have gone on to gradual~ study in ecology, plant sciences and environmental sciences. Of the 6 percent currently enrolled in Mas­ters of Science programs, five attend Howard University, as do two of the seven students enrolled in doc­toral programs in biology. Approx-

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"We believe the record of the pro­gram in encouraging minority stu­dents to pursue doctoral degrees in less traditional areas of biology, such as environmental science and ecology, is excellent," said Duffield.

Many research projects are designed to require an interdisci­plinary approach. Each year, Tier II students deliver oral presentations or posters of their research findings at various local and regional scien­tific meetings. Students are strong­ly encouraged to publish their find­ings, as Dutton believes that it builds confidence. To date, six papers have been published.

Despite the program's success, it suffers from a lack of funding. The annual budget for the Forest Biol­ogy program is approximately $45,000, with the field course accounting for one half of the bud­get. This allocation is smaller than those of well-known programs with less than spectacular results.

"We are always trying to find money to support the program. Only IO percent of the funding go to salaries for the faculty in the summer. The rest of it goes to the course. The faculty spends its own time during the academic year without pay to work with the Tier II students as they prepare for var­ious talks," Duffield said.

Howard's small investment in this program meant to encourage minorities to pursue graduate degrees has already paid off, and proves that bigger is not necessari­ly better.

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IiIOWAR.I > ""l.JNIVER.SITY SUP.PORT STAFF C>R.GANIZATIC>N (H.USSC>)

~appy Thanksgiving ...

-Y-ou are invited to a

Tb·a.•:1.ksgiv-i••g Fea.st

Nove:a .. ber 27, 1998 2:00 p.n;i..

HOVVARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAi.!. CAFETERIA

Co:ntact Person.: Alicia Taylor, EIVSS~ Chaplain 806-6388

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'The Community Of Faith Invites YOU TO

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Meet Us @ The Flag Pole On The Yard Bring Non-Perishable Food Items/Toys

Also Bring B&lte1:y~pe1ated C&ndles or Small Flashlights

Clara Caye ■• 6-5064 Ma•1tlrt llbi z►:art 6 6639 Barbra w._.._ 6-22SO ............. 6-7041.

For Frrtbsr Jef-,n,e!iM cw-e ct;

Raymoad Smitla 6-2253

Betty I -ancas1er-Sllort 6-2650 .Jacki1' G1a•«D-Deckard 6-1569

rc1wY LiviJac.s1oa 6-0443 Keitla Miles 6-26.SO

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'\Vomen·(MEACChamps ,96, '97, ~98) vs. :Marylann-..--. Friday, Nov. 20 at 7 pm ..

·Men vs. U. of Delaware Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7:30pm

'\Vomen vs. l\finnesota Wednesday, Dec. 2 at 6pm

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Location Type of Tickets Blackburn Ctr .Football. Women's &

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Nov. 25

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Dec.5

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Burr Gymnasium

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Cramton Aud

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Men's Basketball Women's Basketball

Football

l\1en's_ Basketball

W&M Basketball

W&M Basketball

Men's Basketb:all

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For Non Students: Football General Admission $10 and Reserved Seats· $20 For Non Students: Basketball General Admission $6 and Reserved Seats $10

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All HILLTOPICS are due, paid in full , the Moday_ before .publica­tion. Announcements by campus orgpiniza- ;,,, tions for meetings, semi­nars or non-profit are ·. charged as indiviuals. lndiviuals advertising for the purpose of announcing a service, buying or seliing are charged $5 for the first 20 words and $1 for every additional five words.Local companies are charged $1 O for the first 20 words and $2 for every five words there­after. Personal ads are $2 for the first 1 O words and a $1 for every addi­tional five words.

TliE MONTH OF "THE SCORPIAN"

StopRuoolng .. ,-uw. __ _ -------..--·­C...lo Re]"t""_ln Jesus campus Fol' lowst,;p&al' 11Dldlr7'21a I m ti Ao­

- Aa wa-•so ATTENTION HU STUDENTS

Do you need a new compute(? ls your old PC in need ct repair? Then call PC DoctorS 1ociay

02.255.2423. We also sen software.

Absalom Jonos/Can1erwry lnvttes EplS<opal? AAglocan S1uden1 Sunday Eudla,ist 10am St. Geo111es Church 2nd and U Street (NW) nea,

Slowe .... TueSday FeAow'Ship/Bible Study Pizza 7• 8pm Ca/negle BtJlldlng EVERYONE WELCOME

AbseJom Jones/Cante<bury lnvttes EplscopaJ/AAgli• can Students Wednesday 12-1pm Bible

ShJdylEudlariSt College or Medicine Room 206 EVERYONE WELCOME

Nappy Heads Unite! a conwtfSa!lon abOU1 natural hair lnduding model cal for t,tyweSe Natural Hair­ShOwcase vid&O docum&ntariM and advice ftom natural hair experts. Thursday Dec 3rd 7:30pm

Blackbum Center Fon.rn

Ubiquity ne,eds volunteers klr lhe Annual Christ· mas Party for ch"dren with Sidde CelL Please con•

trad B<ent O 202.483.7818 or Taunt 202.234.6798.

CSA's Christmas In the Carlbbea/1 December 4. 1998 0 7pm In Blad<burn

HUSA Convnunlty OUtreach needs TOYS! Stop by the Blackburn Room 102 to Sign up to buy/donate a toir for the 2nd Annual Toir Drive November 16-

Deoembe, 3rd

Are you a soldier, a 1rue wamot, wdfi then come :>ut and join UGSA in the fight agai'ls1AIDS where:

The Yard and Blad<l>um Center Whan: Tuesday December 1s1. 1998Who: You, You, You Yes You

Tool

Please foin Malika Kambe Umtazi Sorority inc as we walk lot the Homeless, $15 donation to benefrt

lhe cause. November 2 1, 1998 Contac.1 Amodi 202.832.2nl

EvetybOdy wants to .be a CA!Hl!III

COme join MKU SOrority, Jne. in celebrating their first step perlormance at Georgetown U's Leavey

cu. Fri Nov 20, 1998Opm Free for al.

The National Auxlalliaty Club • f would like to wel• conie lh&ir new&St members: Glodine Stout and

Ethe, Evans. Oprah WIiiiams President. ff you are interest&d in joing please caJI 806A 142

Haba,i Gani, Ubiquity is looldng for TALENT for our Annual Pre Kwanzaa Kammu. Please contact TeuraO 202.234.6798 o, Brent 202.483.7818.

Come OUt and Join the National Coll'lcll of Negro Women at the Ledy Bison Basketball Ga,ne

TonlghtO 7pm

Woman To Woman Luncheon Co<m>ittee Meeting Nov. 31, 1998 at 6:00pm In the School or Business Rm. 200

FOR RENT ,,.-.I

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FOR SALE Howard Unlveraltv Area. Furnished room for rent. Watherfbryer, shared kitchen and 81th. Rent $300 per month plut 1/4 U1llltles C..11202.544.3248 202.515.6270

Apt ior rent 2 Ams Khchen + Bath Walk• Ing distance IO HU $500.00 + Utilities. Bedroom furnished or untumlshecf

EMPLOYMENT/ 'SERVICES

NIie Volley SoiU11ona (www.nllevalloy.not) Is currently recruiting history ■nd 1frlcan 1tudlea majors to participate In several progre11lve project• In volvlng the deveJ. opmenl of On-Line Resource,. tt you are Hger to apply your kleu, knowlege, and energy toward lhe e of lhe Afrlcan-emerJ. can community via the lntemet. send email@ lnlO@nllevalley .. not

Salel Prepaid camng Cairds with 20mlna ot tallk lime! Only $2.001 card 11 reeh■r· gable. Send payment to: RLW Enterpri►

es, 7532 Colfax Ave. No:, Brooklyn Par~ MN55444-2549

Anthrology-study ol humankind. Cfub forming, majors, minors, ge. etudents wek:ome Cell coordinator An1\ui@e35-3143

sales reps to sollclt edvertlall'\g for DC Community newtp■per. If you are 1elf .. motivated Cell Kathy @ 20U- 397

Advertising Sales: Commlss~oned sales reps to sollclt advertising tor DC Commu­nity newspaper. If you are Nl1-motlv1ted Coll Kathy@ 202.635-«197

Resumes, Resume•10 Free Coples The Copy Wrlla18 Group Specill Otter starting $25 Includes writing/layout Anlatance 100% Bond Paper 10 coplH• Tbral 20 can Today 581-0689,

Are you created, energetic, l t'ld relLlble? YH, then Spotlight IS looking ""you. Join our PR team. Call 387-4574 for tur­lhM Info

HU Students I have a 4 bedroom house on 111 NW each-~om rentl kH' $400 excepl 1 of the rooms have an bathroom • net that rents tor $423 all room, ere fully furnished and U1llltles are Included.

Selling Mecflurn-slzed refrlgeretor In great condltkml Includes I mini fl'ffl:er. Please conta,ct Shana Rodger, 93~798.

UMAC & World Black Be•ch S~ng Bruk Inc. preaen1$ •. C41rdlo l<Jckbox1ngl8ody Tuning Fitness Class Monday Thru Thu~ doy 7•9:30Pm@UMAC studio 7816 Geor• gl1 Avenue at1rtlng In November. $49 lnlrO special llmlted speces must enroll Todlyll Call Juan 2.387.8622

Black Buch Spring Break 99 In Jamaica. Mandatory Rep Meeting Monday and Tuesday 26, 'n of October 7:00pm Bilek• bum Upstairs call Juan Davia 202.~7.8622 for detalls

Looking for off~ Assistant to work after­noons from 4:00PM to 7:00PM Tue Thurs­day Mostly answering the phone and very llte work. Fax your 1checfule and resume to: 202.832.6949.

Justice Federe,1 Credll Union seek s high• ty motivated lndMdual1 w/ cash handling ,experloencti In banking/Retell to work wtlh In downtown DC branch&a. Croat: aelllngfcusfomer service aklllt necetaary.

A #1 Spring Break Hours end hours ot FaEE drlnk_sl Earn 2 Free Tl1ps & ~ $$ cancunJ Jamaica, Florida, Barbadoa,1.­Bhamas Lowest Prtces/8811 Meal Pl~ 1800 426 n10

FRlOAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1998 T nEllu,LTOI'

PICS Ability to communlcete with members In efficient, effecllve,,professlonel manner. Excellent credit hlttory and ablllty to ~•u back.ground cturance Is a must. Salary ft $1 O per hr. Parl Time 1eller/recepllonla·1 positions are avallable: prefer pe11S. time 11-3. Fax resume to HA, (703) 528--7700 or send ruume to JFCU• HR, 1010 N. Olebe Ad, Suite 700 Artlngton, VA 2201. EOE.

Mi ke Easy Moneyl Everyone buys Spring Break packages, ao why not be the one to sell It? USA Spring Break la currently accepting ■ppllcatlon for campus reps .. Call 1-SSS-Sp-Break

RESUMES Cover Letters Let lhe Protea­slonal desJgn your retume ... Gel the Job or Internship you deslre ••. cau lhe Resume Experts 202.543.6529

FREE DENTAL, EYECARE and PRESCRIP• TION Plan while earning unllmlled thou­unda weekly, Plus AckUtlonal {Oownllne Income For lite) as an lndependent Bro-, ker (No lltcence Requfred.) For the # 1 Discount Health Plan In America,. Call Today for your tlnanclal FtNdom {301) ~7031 10#444 "-Capftansm a t lta finest.

"Mad Scientist!" needed 10 lead fun sciences aelivitles tor kids in elem schools.. Must have exper. worki'lg with up to 25 kids. Need Carl Interest In science or education helpful. Musi be available weekfay afternoons. Training Provided. PT oppty. S2S-35/1 hr program 301.924.6767.

Need Cash? $400- to $2400 Earn Immediate lnconie Paid next Week Work From your Ck>f'm hOme, oc meeting site 810 10 hts a week Searching o,,iy lo< serious Minded Par• sons tf you need 10 F'inandally Supplement >")Ur tuition or CO$t of living It you dOn't want to worry month aher monlh abou1 )'OUr cash 110 whi e you are trying 10 •My Call 202. 310.4782 or for an lmmecfla1e response call 202. 290.0215

Excellent Extro Income Nowt Envelope Stuff· Ing $600-$800 &Yery week Free Details SASE to 1n1ernationol Inc. 1375 Coney Island Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11230

FREE RECHARGABLE PHONE CARDS Only 19cen1sl mtnuets natlonwkSe!I Great rn1emationa1 rates!! Send SASE. Steven Whftehurst. P.O. Box 1094 Dept. HT Ootton, IL60419

Cep City Neg,o League Collection Worlds Freshest Baseball Ceps 202.72201. 1800223Tojo

S1udents Faculty Staff Top Prices Paid For used and unwanted Textbooks Taj Book Ser• vice 202.722.07011•600-223·Tajo

National conservation organlz.atk>n seeks highly qualified professional to manage It's fletd and national programs. 10+ years lead• et'Shfp In non--profrt aavocacy, organization management, and program r&ted tundrat$­ing desired. O&tno$trated ability to motivate and mange a div&<se staff of 25-30 wilhin a team structure rs criOcal. Advaneed degr&es In law, policy or management desired, but not required. Send resume' and Interest state­ment to RTC/Human Resouroes. 1100 11st, NW, Washing1on, DC 20036. EOC

Totally Professional Female vrsual Artist Looking For EthnicfNatural African DiaSpora Women 10 model for pulling series. M ust be willing 10 model nude or near nude. Al shapes and $izes needed. CSII 2.966 .. 5549

Swden1 Rep · AT&T Au1horiled Agent n-20 stud&n1s now1 No exP. will ttain. $1 00-$300/week. PT/FT 800,592.2121 Ex724

Part-lime fall employment for students to perform general office duties. Good data entry skills required. Duties include filing, answering phones and light typ­ing. A commitment of 20 hrs/week between the hou"' ol 9-5 Is required. Please call Sophia DIiion at (202) 232-8777 ext 5355

African Nubian Bnilcis Best and Ch&ape$1 Btald9 in Town Sale up 10 30% off regular prices student Discounts ava!table 3223 Geo1111a Ave 202.nS.9720

Promotional models wan1ed tor produd sam­pling at local nlchtclubs. $10.00/hour Week• ends and Evenrngs. Must be 21 and older, have Promotions/ 301.505.9172

R><get Blockbustert Come to Movie Nlgllt 6pm Engineering Auditorium Sponsored by ReJoyoe In Jesus 'lllung Adults Fellowshfp FREEi

fine Photographer looking toe female models to panicipate in figure study project: PQftfolio exchange. C..11 Kim Johnson 202.842.2537

Small, dorm-sized ,efriaerat0< for sale, price negoatlable. Lori 202.21is.1299

Lowest rates to Jamaica, Mexkx>, & Florida. een 800.648.4649 or apply onilno at www.$lStrave1.oom,

Absolute Soring Break. .... .,.ake 'Z' • 2 Free Trl~s-only is sates. Earn$$$. Hottest Oesta­tions! Lowest Prloesl Free Meals, Drink, Par­ties Ill ... Umited Offer .... 1-8()().426-TTt~ www.sunsplashtours.com.

Become unstoppable usfng Instant Speed Writing! Leam ln 1&$$ lhatl 1 houri Oetails l.Alave name/address 2200 Wilson Bl1rd. 1102·138Arlington, VA 22201. Email d19350hotmaH.com

Term Paper Assistance need an ·A' on your Next Assignment Gr\18 us a can. Wttting/Edit• Ing +Researeh Help Avalrabte LOw Rate, Guarnte&ed Aesutts Cell the Copy Wtiters Group 235-0238

Snvtll Coron!\ Word Prooessor w/ Attach­ments. seldom 0$00. $350.00 Pri<:<! Nego­tlable 410.55.2869

HELP WANTED Full time paid internships available at a prestigious DC trade association work­ing in the Communications Department and Government Affairs Department. Background in Political Science, English or Journalism preferred. Must be moti• vated. detail-oriented and a team plaer. Georgetown location. II interested, please fax resume and cover to Person• nel, 202/337-4508 •

$1,500 weeRly potential malling our c irculars. No experience Required

Free Information Packet call 202,452.5940.

NEED CASH? $400 to $2,400 Earn Immed iate Income Paid Next Week

Work From your Dorm, Home, Meet• , Ing Site S t o 10hrsa w eek

Searchl11g only for sorlos !Tllnded pe~pns If you n~ to flnancl9lly

supplen.it your lu.llon or coat of llv• Ing. If you are serious about your

time devoted lo your education; If you don't want to worry month alter month about after your cash flows whlle you are trying t o study Call 202.310.4782 or for an Immediate

response call 202.290,•0215

$1,500 weekly potentlal malllng our cir• culars. No experience Required Free Information Packet call 202.452.5940.

NEED CASH? $400 to $2,400 Earn Immediate Income Paid Next Week

Work From your Dorm, Home1 Meeting Sito 8 to 10 hrs a week

Searching only for serlos minded per• spns If you need to financlaltv supple-

ment your tutlon or cost or trvlng. If you are serious about your time devot­ed to your education. If you don't want to worry month atter month about att er your cash flows while you are trying to

sludy C.11202.310.4782 or for an Immediate response call 202.290.-()215

Freelance Marketing Researchers Needed PIT Flex Hours Call

301.248.8600

Hollywood Squares Mingle wiffithc stars of Hollywood Sq and Match Game In Los Angeles Dec 5th and 19th. Con•

tacl Gayle llou1e (323( 75!MM>03 or SoC-aHualum@aol.com for detalls. Come

play wl lhe stars.

Looking for someone who is reliable safe, capable, driver. Moving lo Ohio and need help loading boxes end able

to do highway driving. WIii pay for help. Prefer Grad. Miss Payton

301.649.6289

Looking to Increase your wealth Poten­tlol? The greater DC Mllllonalre Society

can afford you that opportunity 301.486.0024

1300+ on SAT1 need for part time help Reading Low level materials and crc-­

atlve a.nswer keys, $10 per hr Cell 301.949.1761

ProfesslonaJ VCR 5ervlces Free Estl• mates, pick up+dellvery 301.949.1761

Make easy money for more lnlormation visit hllpi /WWW.mlmers-ad•

net.com/suecess/1.sc 16742. htm. Use sponsor #16742

Attention Students. Earn more than Professors, Part•Tlme. Just Advertise

800I and professionals will do the rest! Easyll Earn 90% commission DAl~Y. I

do 888-443-8971 code MC0885.

HI Tech Entrepreneurs needed to loin start up Internet Dev. Company lndlvld•

ual Entrepreneurs needed for web development and nelWorklng services at slartup comapny, Must be wllllng to work independently and have a crea11ve

mind. We will provide all the tools needed (PC Internet access software olc.) We also oiler tock options to th

eright lndlvldual. Send email to fobs@mlllenlumtech.net or lax

301.322.5348

Talented illustrators major national young mens wear companY. seeks free,.

lance artist with special 1llustratlon skllls with a program Influence. We

offer $25 for sketches tor $75 for nnlsh artworks. Will otter possible Intern•

ships tor qualified applicants. Please fax cover sheet with name and phone I

with samples of previous designs please fax to Art Manager 301.420.6734.

Gypsy Man Production Is looking lor a piano player and vocal coach to wort<

with young s ingers who are work ing on a CO. Call 202.882.1447

Gypsy Man Production Is looking for Rhythm Section and/or musicians to

owrk on recording project. Call 202.882.1447

Volunteer Computer Teachers Needed Byte Back, Is a DC based non profit

organization which provides free com­puter training to Inner clly DC resi­

dents. They are looklng for volunteers to teach 90 minutes class over f1ve

weeks. Classes Include Windows 95, 'Word, Excel, Power Point, Acces.s and

the Internet. If you are lnteres-1ed In helping for this c.ause email volun­

teer@backbyte.org or call at 202.518· 8780.

PERSONALS

Heavenfy Bodies! Auction Today School of Business Auditorium 7pm

Today

Happy Birthday Nlcole " Nickole" Fitts from Tla&Jamye Elizabeth

15th Forever-Bonds Never Sever 15Ei2

Rachelil You said you wanted to be In the HIiitop. Here you ere. Love Kevin

Happy 2ist Derek XI From 6th .to now, bruh. Lords Forever DP P.S. '"To me ... "

Queen Sheeb: you are fUUng me up ••• Happlness&Cpmlellon. Soul Mate?

Love, B

Shouts to tifiany and Chlvonne the Recepllonlst Club Members!

HS W It; WWWJ wfJJI fM'&rim _.,..., not be ........ ,,..,.,

Puenhas for sale. They must go • A great deal you get two of them for the low price of $50

call 265--0750 and ask for BJ.

AucHttoml Audttlontl Audition,! C.n you tlCf. o, tN nk you can? Then come out to the ca.sting CIII to,- "ORAMACnY"'' • .oep opera about the l>leck COll,tgt llf•. Audltont today, In

tht Hurn,n Ecology Audltork.lm (1st floo,). Qnly dedicated, Mriovs lndlvld~I• need to apply.

Massive Thanks Yous Goes outto everyone who came to support the Scorpios at the Showcase. We did

our thang, especlally the class of 1999.

love Arrelle

KWAMETURE 1941-1998

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JERSEY SEE VALL ON DECEMBER 2 7PM UGL-41

New Jer­sey!!!!!

Don't forget to come to our mandatory meeting on Wednesday, December 2 @ 7pm

in Undergrad. Library room L-41. Come with an eccentric, yet

unique name for our organization. All inter­ested officers be

prepared to convince us to VOTE FOR YOU!!!

See yall after you return from the Turkey Holiday. .. :.

Ertjoy your Jersey Break! ~

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if )OU IJ('( 2/ to JJr ht11lrhy and a l',t/11-JII: . , ,.

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11JESDA\: ROLi.ER I\ RAPS· SW (

WEDNESDAY: Rf.L\XER • Sl5(R1Jtll

THURSD:\ Y: COLOR Rl~SES • $j5 (R 1!0 ~

FRIDAY: SEW~ IN WEAVES· SS9(R l lll

SATURDAY: ROLLER WRAPS -S25

SUNDAY & MONDAY Shampoo, Wrap & Curl -$25 Manicure & Pedicure • $25

For only $50 you can pamper yourself.

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